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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Root (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Fedex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Root comes to the cage accompanied by Viva la Vida. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ginger Root!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iso Fedex!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Root gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fedex thows a huge punch but Root dodges it nicely.
Root looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fedex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Root actively working from the bottom here.
Root wants to get back to full guard.
Root looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Root looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fedex working over Root with some ground and pound. Root looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fedex missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fedex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Root looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Root looking for submissions off his back.
Fedex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Root avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fedex.
Fedex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fedex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fedex thows a huge punch but Root dodges it nicely.
Root tries to roll over but Fedex keeps him under control.
Fedex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fedex not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fedex looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Root with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Root looking for submissions off his back.
Root has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fedex escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fedex!
Root tries to buck Fedex off but Fedex is having none of it.
Root takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedex lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Root manages to get back to half guard.
Fedex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Root on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fedex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Root is trying to get back to full guard.
Root looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fedex lands a nice short elbow.
Root avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fedex.
Fedex is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedex wants to control but Root is keeping him busy.
Fedex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Root defending well though.
Fedex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Root looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Root wants to improve his position but Fedex is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Root looking for submissions off his back.
Fedex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Root defending well though.
Fedex lands strikes from half guard.
Root is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Root is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fedex pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Root looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Root gets back to full guard.
Root avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Root is looking for a triangle but Fedex pushes his legs off easily.
Root is looking for a triangle but Fedex pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedex is in close to Root's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fedex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedex lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Root looking for a guillotine here but Fedex defends easily.
Root looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedex works over Root with some ground and pound from guard.
Fedex makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fedex advances to half guard.
Root actively working from the bottom here.
Fedex slips a nice elbow through Root's hands, connecting with Root's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Root blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fedex.
Root looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Root is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fedex pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Fedex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Root throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Root takes a swing at Fedex's ribcage but misses.
Root looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedex is just out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fedex. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Root drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fedex trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Root is pushing down on Fedex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fedex is fighting to maintain full guard but Root has managed to sneak the leg through.
Root is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fedex sees it coming and defends easily.
Fedex throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fedex missing with punches from the bottom.
Fedex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Root pulls his head out easily.
Fedex tries to roll over but Root keeps him under control.
Root blocks the strikes from Fedex.
Fedex is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Root will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Root is looking for a kimura here.
Fedex missing with punches from the bottom.
Root trying to mount his opponent but Fedex defends it.
Fedex tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Root is thwarting Fedex's attempts to control the position.
Fedex won't allow Root to pass to mount.
Fedex is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Root scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fedex landing a few short strikes.
Fedex is trying to maintain the position but Root is very close to passing his half guard.
Fedex is looking for a sweep. Root is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Root is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Root tries to pass to full mount but Fedex defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Root wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Root is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Root is looking for a kimura here.
Fedex tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Root wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fedex missing with punches from the bottom.
Root is looking for a kimura but Fedex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Root to get the leverage.
Root lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Root is looking for a kimura here.
Fedex landing rabbit punches to the side of Root's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Fedex trying to hold on to Root's head to control him but Root postures up.
Fedex flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Root is looking for a kimura but Fedex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Root to get the leverage.
Root blocks the strikes from Fedex.
Root is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fedex defends it well.
Root is trying to work for a kimura but Fedex is defending well.
Root thows a huge punch but Fedex dodges it nicely.
Fedex throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fedex missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Root is looking for a kimura but Fedex is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Root to get the leverage.
Fedex is looking to control Root's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fedex avoid being mounted?
Fedex punching from the bottom.
Iso Fedex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Root working the head and body with strikes.
Root wants to work for an arm triangle but Fedex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedex punching from the bottom.
Fedex punching from the bottom.
Root is working for a submission of some sort.
Root wants to pass to mount but Fedex is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Root is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginger Root dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Root swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fedex.
Fedex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fedex fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Root to the ground. Fedex is now in Root's guard.
Root is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fedex defends well.
Fedex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Root has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fedex has managed to get both his arms back between Root's legs - danger averted.
Fedex stands up over Root, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Root is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fedex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Root works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Root escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fedex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Root looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fedex is working Root over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Root working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fedex.
Fedex is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fedex trying to control the position from guard on top but Root is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Root works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fedex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedex lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Root looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fedex passes into half guard.
Root wants to improve his position but Fedex is controlling well.
Fedex slips a nice elbow through Root's hands, connecting with Root's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fedex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Root defending well though.
Root looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Root looking for submissions off his back.
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. Fedex connects with a nice short shot to Root's temple.
Fedex thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Root's head.
Fedex is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fedex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Root is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fedex pulls his head out easily.
Fedex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fedex throwing shots but Root is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Root blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fedex.
Root looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Root is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fedex scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fedex drops an elbow to the side of Root's head.
Nice strikes from Fedex there.
Fedex thows a huge punch but Root dodges it nicely.
Root actively working from the bottom here.
Root has hold of Fedex's hands but Fedex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fedex lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fedex is looking for a kimura here.
Fedex working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Root is pressing down on Fedex's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fedex trying to control the position from guard on top but Root is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedex wants to pass the guard but Root is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fedex throwing strikes but missing.
Root looking for a guillotine here but Fedex defends easily.
Fedex with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Root escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fedex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fedex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Fedex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fedex has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Fedex!
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energy
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RATING
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