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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pikey Chav Jr. (ranked 500 p4p, 1028 weight class) and Paul Eclaro (ranked 80 p4p, 157 weight class). Chav Jr.'s ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saturday Night’s Alright (For Fighting) - Elton John. Eclaro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm The Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikey Chav Jr.!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chav Jr. throws a combination. Eclaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chav Jr. scores with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chav Jr. throws a sloppy head kick
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chav Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard.
Eclaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chav Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chav Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eclaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eclaro trying to control but Chav Jr. is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro slips nicely into half guard.
Eclaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chav Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chav Jr. manages to get to full guard.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eclaro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chav Jr. is refusing to be controlled, as Eclaro sits in half guard.
Chav Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
Eclaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chav Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eclaro is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chav Jr. keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Chav Jr. not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chav Jr. gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chav Jr. won't be happy with that.
Chav Jr. is looking to regain half guard here but Eclaro keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eclaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chav Jr. defending well though.
Eclaro is looking for a kimura but Chav Jr. is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eclaro to get the leverage.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but Chav Jr. defending well.
Eclaro thows a huge punch but Chav Jr. dodges it nicely.
Chav Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Chav Jr. avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eclaro.
Chav Jr. is not content to let Eclaro control the position.
Eclaro throwing shots but Chav Jr. is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chav Jr. scores with a jab.
Chav Jr. throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eclaro avoids the head kick by Chav Jr..
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
Eclaro with the counter takedown but Chav Jr. avoids it easily.
Chav Jr. thows a leg kick but Eclaro checks it
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Chav Jr. didn't expect that.
Chav Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chav Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eclaro manages to get himself to full guard.
Eclaro looking for a guillotine here but Chav Jr. defends easily.
Chav Jr. trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Eclaro keeping moving, preventing Chav Jr. from controlling successfully.
Eclaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chav Jr. defends well.
Eclaro looking for a sweep. Not yet Eclaro, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chav Jr. is aware though and is defending well.
Eclaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chav Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chav Jr. is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chav Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eclaro working for a triangle but Chav Jr. defends it easily.
Chav Jr. is looking to work some ground and pound but Eclaro has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Eclaro 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eclaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eclaro walks into a jab.
Eclaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Chav Jr. misses
and Eclaro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paul Eclaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing.
Eclaro wants to pass the guard but Chav Jr. is keeping the position.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chav Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard.
Chav Jr. trying to control but Eclaro is working from the bottom.
Chav Jr. scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chav Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eclaro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chav Jr. off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pikey Chav Jr. will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chav Jr. rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Chav Jr. didn't expect that.
Chav Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eclaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro passes Chav Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chav Jr. is trying to control but can't.
Eclaro trying to advance position but Chav Jr. counters by regaining guard.
Eclaro wants to control from the top but Chav Jr. keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Eclaro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chav Jr. wants to control but Eclaro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav Jr. sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Eclaro is pressing down on Chav Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Chav Jr. is holding on for now.
Chav Jr. is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chav Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chav Jr. 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.
Chav Jr. keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.
Eclaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Chav Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav Jr. swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav Jr. seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
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.
Chav Jr. 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.
Chav Jr. utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet.
Eclaro passes Chav Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chav Jr. sees it coming and defends easily.
Chav Jr. tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Eclaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Eclaro moves into full mount! Chav Jr. won't be happy about that!
Eclaro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chav Jr. can't escape the position.
Eclaro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chav Jr. is looking to escape.
Eclaro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chav Jr. is now in Eclaro's guard. A big mistake from Eclaro there, giving up the dominant position!
Chav Jr. distracts Eclaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eclaro looking for a guillotine here but Chav Jr. defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. 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.
Eclaro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chav Jr. uses it to pass to side control.
Eclaro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chav Jr. tries to move to mount but Eclaro blocks the move with his legs.
Chav Jr. working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eclaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chav Jr. throws out the jab.
Chav Jr. throws a hook but Eclaro avoids it easily.
Eclaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chav Jr. connects with a leg kick.
Chav Jr. connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chav Jr. tries to land a body kick
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Eclaro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chav Jr. is avoiding damage well.
Chav Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eclaro tries to score with some ground and pound. Chav Jr. controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chav Jr. tries to buck Eclaro off but Eclaro is having none of it.
Eclaro advances to full mount.
Chav Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Eclaro's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav Jr. avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Eclaro misses with a head shot.
Chav Jr. is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chav Jr. is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Quarry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eclaro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chav Jr. is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chav Jr. wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Eclaro.
Chav Jr. can't escape the position.
Eclaro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chav Jr. gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eclaro is looking to stall here but Chav Jr. recovers full guard.
Eclaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eclaro passes Chav Jr.'s left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro is controlling the pace.
Eclaro slips a nice elbow through Chav Jr.'s hands, connecting with Chav Jr.'s forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eclaro is trying to control the action in half guard but Chav Jr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eclaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Chav Jr. defends it.
Chav Jr. trying to control but Eclaro postures up.
Eclaro throwing shots but Chav Jr. is blocking nicely.
Chav Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Eclaro tries to pass to full mount but Chav Jr. defends it.
Well, if Eclaro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eclaro trying to mount his opponent but Chav Jr. defends it.
Chav Jr. wants to sweep but Eclaro has passed to side control!
Eclaro wants to control but Chav Jr. is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Eclaro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Eclaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eclaro wants to control but Chav Jr. is keeping him busy.
Eclaro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chav Jr.'s legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Eclaro dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Eclaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chav Jr. throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eclaro counters with a takedown into side control.
Chav Jr. avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eclaro.
Chav Jr. is looking to reverse the position.
Eclaro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chav Jr. manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Chav Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Eclaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Eclaro is looking to stall here but Chav Jr. recovers full guard.
Chav Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav Jr., not yet.
Pikey Chav Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eclaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chav Jr. keeping moving, preventing Eclaro from controlling successfully.
Eclaro is looking to pass into half guard but Chav Jr. pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chav Jr. is in guard.
Eclaro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chav Jr. is one step ahead there.
Eclaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chav Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chav Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eclaro looking for a guillotine here but Chav Jr. defends easily.
Chav Jr. postures up in Eclaro's guard and throws a big left but Eclaro blocks it.
Eclaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chav Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav Jr. passes Eclaro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eclaro is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eclaro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chav Jr. with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eclaro is looking to sweep but instead, Chav Jr. has passed into half guard.
Chav Jr. is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eclaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eclaro.
Eclaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eclaro trying to keep a closed guard but Chav Jr. is proving a slippery customer.
Eclaro has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chav Jr. is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Eclaro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eclaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chav Jr. wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Eclaro.
I think Eclaro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
Paul Eclaro is the new lightweight champion!
Paul Eclaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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