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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaine Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ang comes to the cage accompanied by Long Way To The Top. Cantwell has chosen Paper Planes Remix as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blaine Cantwell!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantwell closes the distance and clinches.
Ang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ang is working for takedown but Cantwell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cantwell jumps guard.
Cantwell 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.
Ang tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantwell is retaining full guard.
Cantwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cantwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ang manages to get himself to full guard.
Cantwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cantwell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ang looking for a sweep. Not yet Ang, not yet.
Ang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cantwell preventing the sweep.
Ang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cantwell throws a strike but Ang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ang tries to clinch there but Cantwell circles away.
Cantwell tries to clinch but Ang moves away
and Ang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ang seems to be looking for submissions.
Ang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cantwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ang is trying to control the action in half guard but Cantwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cantwell taking some punishment here, with Ang in his half guard.
Ang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cantwell's head.
Ang wants to take a breather but Cantwell is having none of it.
Ang decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cantwell scores a takedown into full mount!
Ang regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantwell looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ang is trying to get back to full guard.
Ang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cantwell is working away from the top position though.
Cantwell wants to stand up but Ang has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ang actively working from the bottom here.
Ang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang moves into full guard.
Ang wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cantwell pushes Ang up against the cage in a clinch.
Ang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cantwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cantwell trying to stall but Ang improves his position.
The referee calls for Ang to work.
Ang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cantwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Ang won't allow it.
Cantwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Ang won't allow it.
Ang scores a nice knee to the body.
Ang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cantwell clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cantwell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ang wants to control but Cantwell is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ang lands a shot to the head.
Ang has the hooks in. Cantwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ang lands shots from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ang.
Ang lands shots from the back.
Ang looking for the choke from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cantwell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ang connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Cantwell to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ang has Cantwell up against the cage in a clinch.
Ang has Cantwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cantwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cantwell throws a head punch that misses.
Cantwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cantwell has had enough of the clinch but Ang keeps him there for the moment.
Ang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ang goes for a takedown attempt but Cantwell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cantwell lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Cantwell. No joy for Ang on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Ang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ang shoots in for a double leg but Cantwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Cantwell.
Ang moves into range and clinches up with Cantwell.
Ang is trying to trip Cantwell. He has hold of a leg but Cantwell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang trying to control the position from guard on top but Cantwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cantwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ang.
Ang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cantwell working a defensive guard here.
Ang throws a big right hand that misses.
Ang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ang with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cantwell is not content to let Ang control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell moves into full guard.
Ang tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantwell is retaining full guard.
Ang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodney Ang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cantwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ang manages to get himself to full guard.
Cantwell throwing strikes from guard but Ang blocks nicely.
Ang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ang is really struggling to control Cantwell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ang lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cantwell!
Cantwell is trying to escape the mount.
Ang lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cantwell hang on?
Ang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ang connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cantwell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cantwell, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cantwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ang lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cantwell down.
Ang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cantwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ang scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Ang 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!
Cantwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Ang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ang darts in and clinches Cantwell up against the cage.
Cantwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cantwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cantwell counters with an outside leg kick.
Ang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantwell's guard.
Ang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cantwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ang is in close to Cantwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ang tries to free his leg and advance position but Cantwell is retaining full guard.
Cantwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ang manages to get himself to full guard.
Cantwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ang controlling Cantwell's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cantwell's guard.
Ang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ang pushes down on Cantwell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ang is nestled in close to Cantwell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cantwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ang trying to pass the guard but Cantwell defending well.
Ang is looking to take a break and control but Cantwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ang slips a nice elbow through Cantwell's hands, connecting with Cantwell's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Ang there.
Ang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cantwell defends it well.
Cantwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cantwell is looking to escape.
Ang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ang wants to take a breather but Cantwell is having none of it.
Blaine Cantwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ang stalling.
Ang 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.
Cantwell wants to control but Ang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ang is looking to take a break and control but Cantwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ang lands with a punch from half guard.
Ang drops an elbow to the side of Cantwell's head.
Cantwell wants to control but Ang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Ang there.
Ang tries to pass to full mount but Cantwell defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ang passes into side control, despite Cantwell's attempt to control the position.
Rodney Ang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ang trying to control the action but Cantwell is working from the bottom.
Cantwell is trying to control Ang's posture but Ang avoids it.
Cantwell taking a bit of punishment here - Ang scoring with strikes.
Ang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantwell keeps working.
Cantwell trying to remain calm as Ang controls from the top position.
Ang moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Ang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ang, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Ang!
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energy
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hype
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