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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas The Tank Engine (ranked 3653 p4p, 3857 weight class) and Justin Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank Engine's entrance music is Thomas The Tank Engine. A fine choice. Justin Trudeau has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas The Tank Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Tank Engine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Tank Engine walks into a jab.
The Tank Engine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Tank Engine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trudeau manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Tank Engine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trudeau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and The Tank Engine is now in half guard.
Trudeau trying to control here.
Trudeau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Tank Engine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trudeau looking for a guillotine here but The Tank Engine defends easily.
The Tank Engine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trudeau trying to keep a closed guard but The Tank Engine is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Trudeau is retaining full guard.
The Tank Engine is working hard here to advance position.
Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Tank Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trudeau is pulling down on The Tank Engine's head to control his posture.
Trudeau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trudeau is trying to hold The Tank Engine in close to prevent damage but The Tank Engine has managed to pass into half guard.
Trudeau wants to control but The Tank Engine is keeping busy.
The Tank Engine works his way into full mount!
Trudeau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Tank Engine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, The Tank Engine seems content to control.
The Tank Engine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trudeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Tank Engine lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Tank Engine slips a nice elbow through Trudeau's hands, connecting with Trudeau's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trudeau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Tank Engine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trudeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Tank Engine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Tank Engine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Tank Engine scoring with some ground and pound.
Trudeau is trying to keep The Tank Engine in close.
The Tank Engine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Tank Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trudeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Tank Engine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trudeau's head.
The Tank Engine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trudeau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Tank Engine stopping the sweep attempt from Trudeau.
Trudeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Tank Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau is trying to keep The Tank Engine in close.
The Tank Engine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trudeau is looking for a triangle here but The Tank Engine uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Tank Engine moves into full mount!
Trudeau tries to hold on but The Tank Engine postures up.
Trudeau is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trudeau tries to lock up and control but The Tank Engine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Tank Engine lands a nice shot to the head.
The Tank Engine controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas The Tank Engine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trudeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Tank Engine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing The Tank Engine from controlling successfully.
The Tank Engine landing with the ground and pound.
Trudeau wants to sweep here but The Tank Engine controlling him for the moment.
The Tank Engine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trudeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trudeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trudeau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank Engine wants to pass the guard but Trudeau is keeping the position.
Trudeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Tank Engine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank Engine preventing the sweep.
Trudeau trying to control the position.
The Tank Engine wants to pass the guard but Trudeau is keeping the position.
The Tank Engine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trudeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Tank Engine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trudeau trying to keep a closed guard but The Tank Engine is proving a slippery customer.
Trudeau keeping full guard, as The Tank Engine tries to pass.
Trudeau looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Tank Engine is one step ahead there.
That's two 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.
Trudeau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Tank Engine has passed into side control.
The Tank Engine 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.
The Tank Engine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Trudeau sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trudeau trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from The Tank Engine there.
Trudeau is trying to control but can't.
Trudeau makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trudeau.
The Tank Engine stays in close to Trudeau's body and controls the position.
The Tank Engine tries to free his leg and advance position but Trudeau is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Tank Engine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trudeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Tank Engine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trudeau looking to control.
The Tank Engine distracts Trudeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trudeau trying to keep a closed guard but The Tank Engine is proving a slippery customer.
The Tank Engine controlling from the top position.
The Tank Engine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trudeau can do to turn this around?
Trudeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Tank Engine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trudeau working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Tank Engine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The Tank Engine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Tank Engine lands in his opponent's guard.
Trudeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trudeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trudeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Tank Engine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trudeau is breathing heavily.
The Tank Engine postures up and lands a big shot to Trudeau's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas The Tank Engine dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Tank Engine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Tank Engine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Trudeau is pressing down on The Tank Engine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Tank Engine stopping the sweep attempt from Trudeau.
The Tank Engine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trudeau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Tank Engine defends well.
Trudeau working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank Engine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trudeau is trying to control the position but The Tank Engine postures up.
The Tank Engine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank Engine sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trudeau's guard.
Trudeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Tank Engine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The Tank Engine prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
The Tank Engine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trudeau tries to get to full guard but The Tank Engine has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Tank Engine in particular looking to stall.
The Tank Engine looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Tank Engine trying to control the pace.
Justin Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by The Tank Engine.
Trudeau tries to get to full guard but The Tank Engine has control of the leg.
The Tank Engine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Tank Engine not doing much here.
Trudeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Tank Engine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank Engine continues to hold on tight.
The Tank Engine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trudeau looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Tank Engine puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The Tank Engine wants to take a breather but Trudeau is having none of it.
The Tank Engine moves nicely into side control.
Trudeau taking a bit of punishment here - The Tank Engine scoring with strikes.
Trudeau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trudeau keeps trying to improve his position.
Trudeau is trying to control The Tank Engine's posture but The Tank Engine avoids it.
The Tank Engine advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau is trying desperately to improve position.
The Tank Engine landing punches.
Trudeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trudeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trudeau is desperately trying to improve his position but The Tank Engine has a good base and remains in mount.
Trudeau swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Trudeau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thomas The Tank Engine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Tank Engine content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trudeau working to try and regain half guard.
The Tank Engine controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas The Tank Engine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Tank Engine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas The Tank Engine!
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