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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manof TheDingos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahtic comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping My Day Away. Manof TheDingos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manof TheDingos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahtic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nahtic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TheDingos.
Nahtic sets himself, and TheDingos steps forward looking for the clinch! Nahtic avoids it this time.
No joy there for Nahtic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TheDingos moves out of range as Nahtic strikes.
Nahtic staying out of range there.
TheDingos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nahtic works over TheDingos's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
TheDingos slips under a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Nahtic.
Nahtic looks to land a combination but TheDingos avoids it well.
TheDingos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Nahtic misses with the combination.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheDingos pushes Nahtic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nahtic is trying to break the clinch but TheDingos has him pressed against the cage.
Nahtic is trying to break free.
TheDingos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nahtic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheDingos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos throws a knee to the head but misses.
TheDingos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nahtic is defending well for now.
TheDingos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nahtic is defending well for now.
TheDingos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nahtic's efforts to push away.
Nahtic blocks a body shot from TheDingos.
TheDingos tries to work over Nahtic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nahtic has picked TheDingos up - he's going for a ride! Nahtic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nahtic is thwarting TheDingos's attempts to control the position.
TheDingos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheDingos moves into full guard.
TheDingos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. TheDingos connects with a nice short shot to Nahtic's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic is concentrating on defense, preventing TheDingos from advancing position.
Nahtic trying to hold on to TheDingos's head to control him but TheDingos postures up.
Nahtic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheDingos controlling the action here.
Nahtic is looking to improve his position.
TheDingos is pressing down on Nahtic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nahtic is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TheDingos trying to pass the guard but Nahtic defending well.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nahtic defends it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw TheDingos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nahtic is refusing to be controlled, as TheDingos sits in half guard.
TheDingos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nahtic sees it coming and defends easily.
TheDingos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TheDingos seems to be looking for submissions.
TheDingos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nahtic is just riding it out for now. TheDingos eventually gives up the hold.
TheDingos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nahtic is just riding it out for now. TheDingos eventually gives up the hold.
TheDingos is looking to advance position but Nahtic won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manof TheDingos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nahtic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nahtic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TheDingos.
TheDingos closes the distance and clinches.
Nahtic tries to circle away but TheDingos has him pinned against the cage.
Nahtic can't break the clinch.
TheDingos misses with a knee to the head.
TheDingos scores with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from TheDingos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
TheDingos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nahtic's efforts to push away.
Nahtic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TheDingos can't fight it off and eventually Nahtic manages to take the fight to the floor. TheDingos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TheDingos wants to sweep here but Nahtic controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheDingos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheDingos has his foot on Nahtic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nahtic works his way back into a safe position though.
TheDingos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
TheDingos trying to control but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TheDingos forces his way into half guard.
Nahtic is defending against the submission attempts here by TheDingos.
TheDingos wants to control but Nahtic is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nahtic defends it well.
TheDingos stops Nahtic from getting back to his feet.
TheDingos is keen to just control but Nahtic is a slippery customer.
Nahtic works his way to full guard. Good work.
TheDingos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahtic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos pushes down on Nahtic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic tries to kick TheDingos off but TheDingos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TheDingos seems to be working for a kimura but Nahtic defends the submission attempt.
TheDingos is working for a submission of some sort.
TheDingos stalling.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nahtic is looking to escape.
Nahtic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TheDingos on the ground.
TheDingos works his way into side control.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TheDingos controlling the position from side mount.
TheDingos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nahtic is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manof TheDingos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
TheDingos pushes Nahtic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nahtic throws a head punch that misses.
Nahtic tries to break free but TheDingos pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, TheDingos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from TheDingos.
Nahtic tries to break free but TheDingos pushes him back against the cage.
Nahtic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nahtic managing to block the knees to the body from TheDingos.
Nahtic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TheDingos can't fight it off and eventually Nahtic manages to take the fight to the floor. TheDingos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TheDingos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheDingos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
TheDingos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahtic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TheDingos controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nahtic defends it easily.
Nahtic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheDingos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manof TheDingos has got the better of the ground game so far.
TheDingos controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself.
Nahtic trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nahtic won't allow TheDingos to sweep him here.
TheDingos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahtic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
TheDingos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nahtic is keeping the position for now.
Nahtic trying to control the position.
TheDingos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
TheDingos tries to advance to mount but Nahtic denies him.
TheDingos is staying tight to Nahtic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nahtic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Nahtic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TheDingos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nahtic is trying to buck TheDingos off.
TheDingos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nahtic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheDingos swings around for an armbar but Nahtic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into TheDingos's guard.
Lou Nahtic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheDingos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic wants to stand but TheDingos is controlling the position.
TheDingos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheDingos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TheDingos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manof TheDingos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TheDingos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manof TheDingos!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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