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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Esponja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Lightfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Esponja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Lightfoot!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esponja closes the distance and clinches up with Lightfoot, looking for a takedown. Esponja pushes Lightfoot against the cage but Lightfoot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lightfoot clinches up against the cage.
Esponja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lightfoot is defending well.
Esponja goes for a takedown attempt but Lightfoot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Esponja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightfoot wants to slow Esponja down by chopping away at his legs.
Lightfoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Esponja tries to avoid it but Lightfoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Esponja to the ground. Esponja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Esponja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lightfoot counters by clinching up.
Lightfoot successfully pulls guard.
Esponja wants to control from the top but Lightfoot keeps moving.
Lightfoot has control of Esponja's left arm, preventing Esponja from doing any damage.
Lightfoot keeping moving, preventing Esponja from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Esponja engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lightfoot will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Esponja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Esponja distracts Lightfoot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lightfoot keeping moving, preventing Esponja from controlling successfully.
Lightfoot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esponja is in close to Lightfoot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Esponja is working Lightfoot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Esponja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esponja trying to control but Lightfoot is working from the bottom.
Lightfoot trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lightfoot keeping moving, preventing Esponja from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Esponja.
Esponja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lightfoot as he avoids it easily.
Lightfoot lands with a nice combination. Esponja backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esponja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lightfoot sprawls well initially but Esponja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Esponja prevents Lightfoot from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lightfoot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Esponja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Esponja is looking to advance position but Lightfoot won't allow it.
Esponja prevents Lightfoot from improving his position.
Esponja has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lightfoot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esponja.
Esponja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Esponja scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lightfoot wants to get back to full guard.
Esponja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lightfoot is trying to control but can't.
Lightfoot is looking to improve his position.
Lightfoot looks winded!
Esponja working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lightfoot is staying active underneath Esponja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Esponja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lightfoot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Esponja with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Esponja passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lightfoot is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esponja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esponja lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lightfoot hang on?
Esponja pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Esponja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Esponja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lightfoot circles away.
Esponja has his takedown stuffed
and Lightfoot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob Esponja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esponja shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Esponja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightfoot tests Esponja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightfoot shoots in for a takedown but Esponja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Esponja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lightfoot's guard.
Esponja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esponja trying to control but Lightfoot is working from the bottom.
Lightfoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esponja is aware though and is defending well.
Esponja trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esponja postures up and lands a big shot to Lightfoot's brow.
Esponja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Esponja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esponja wants to control from the top but Lightfoot keeps moving.
Lightfoot is breathing heavily.
Esponja being controlled here momentarily.
Lightfoot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bob Esponja.
Esponja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lightfoot as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lightfoot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Esponja can't get the takedown.
Esponja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lightfoot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Esponja looking for a takedown.
Esponja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lightfoot successfully pulls guard.
Esponja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lightfoot is trying to keep Esponja in close.
Esponja wants to pass the guard but Lightfoot is keeping the position.
Lightfoot working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponja wants to control from the top but Lightfoot keeps moving.
Esponja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lightfoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Lightfoot wasn't active enough on the ground.
Esponja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lightfoot counters with a single leg into guard. Esponja didn't expect that.
Lightfoot advances position into side control!
Lightfoot prevents Esponja from escaping the position.
Esponja sneaks out the side door and pushes Lightfoot away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lightfoot stuffs the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lightfoot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Esponja on his heels. He'll look to pass Esponja's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot won't allow Esponja to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Lightfoot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Esponja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esponja wants it to stay on the feet.
Lightfoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Esponja is fending him off so far but Lightfoot persists. Nope, Esponja circles away and we're back to standing.
Esponja feints and as Lightfoot raises his hands in defense, Esponja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Esponja wants to control from the top but Lightfoot keeps moving.
Esponja won't allow Lightfoot to get back to his feet.
Lightfoot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Esponja!
Esponja wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lightfoot.
Lightfoot won't let Esponja get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lightfoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja is desperately trying to improve his position but Lightfoot has a good base and remains in mount.
Esponja is working hard here to advance position.
Esponja gets back to half guard.
Esponja pushes Lightfoot off looking to stand but Lightfoot dives back in and keeps control.
Lightfoot prevents Esponja from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot trying to mount his opponent but Esponja defends it.
Esponja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Esponja wants to stand up but Lightfoot is controlling him.
Lightfoot is working Esponja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Esponja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Esponja wants to sweep but no luck.
Lightfoot trying to control but Esponja is working from the bottom.
Lightfoot prevents Esponja from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lightfoot manages to get himself to full guard.
Esponja pushes down on Lightfoot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lightfoot is refusing to be controlled, as Esponja sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Esponja there.
Esponja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Esponja thows a huge punch but Lightfoot dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightfoot has a hand on Esponja's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Esponja takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Esponja in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Esponja showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Esponja 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Esponja!
Bob Esponja managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, New World Order Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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