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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bot Botanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bot Botanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupercal Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon throws a jab when Botanovic was well out of range.
Abaddon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Botanovic.
Abaddon misses with a body kick.
Botanovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Botanovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Botanovic shoots in for a takedown but Abaddon shows good takedown defense.
A good leg kick by Botanovic.
Abaddon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Botanovic is out of range.
Botanovic wants to clinch.
Botanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Botanovic thows a body kick. Abaddon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Abaddon misses.
Abaddon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Botanovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abaddon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Botanovic somewhat.
Abaddon misses with a leg kick
and Botanovic counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bot Botanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abaddon tries to stall but Botanovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Botanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botanovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abaddon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abaddon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abaddon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Botanovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Abaddon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Botanovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Abaddon won't want to take too many of those.
Abaddon prevents the takedown attempt.
Abaddon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Botanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abaddon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Botanovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Botanovic tries for a takedown but Abaddon manages to get underhooks.
Botanovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Botanovic is fighting to break Abaddon's control of his arms but Abaddon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Botanovic wants to control from the top but Abaddon keeps moving.
Abaddon trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon is trying to keep Botanovic in close.
Botanovic postures up in Abaddon's guard and throws a big left but Abaddon blocks it.
Abaddon is trying to control the position but Botanovic postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lupercal Abaddon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Abaddon tries to sprawl but Botanovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Botanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abaddon wants to control but Botanovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic is working for a kimura but Abaddon is defending it quite comfortably.
Botanovic is trying to control. Abaddon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abaddon is controlling Botanovic's trapped leg to prevent Botanovic from advancing to side control.
Botanovic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abaddon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Botanovic.
Botanovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abaddon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Botanovic is working for a kimura but Abaddon is defending it quite comfortably.
Botanovic seems to be working for a kimura but Abaddon defends the submission attempt.
Botanovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bot Botanovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Botanovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Botanovic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abaddon as he avoids it easily.
Botanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bot Botanovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Botanovic tries to score with a low kick but Abaddon moves his leg out of the way.
Botanovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Botanovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abaddon defends it well.
Botanovic wants to control but Abaddon is keeping him busy.
Botanovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abaddon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon is trying to maintain the position but Botanovic is very close to passing his half guard.
Abaddon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abaddon.
Abaddon keeping moving, preventing Botanovic from controlling successfully.
Botanovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Botanovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Botanovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Abaddon is retaining full guard.
Botanovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Abaddon trying to keep a closed guard but Botanovic is proving a slippery customer.
Botanovic wants to control from the top but Abaddon keeps moving.
Botanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abaddon is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Botanovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Abaddon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Botanovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abaddon checks the leg kick.
Abaddon takes a swing at Botanovic's ribcage but misses.
Botanovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abaddon throws out a leg kick but Botanovic moves out of range and Abaddon only half commits.
Botanovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abaddon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Botanovic somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bot Botanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Botanovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Botanovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Abaddon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Botanovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Botanovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Botanovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Abaddon trying to keep a closed guard but Botanovic is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Botanovic is working Abaddon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Botanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Abaddon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Botanovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bot Botanovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Botanovic.
Lupercal Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaddon throws the kick towards the body but Botanovic avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Botanovic.
Abaddon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Botanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Botanovic feints and then cracks Abaddon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abaddon down.
A cross from Abaddon lands.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abaddon misses with a straight left.
Botanovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abaddon swivels and escapes.
Abaddon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Botanovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Abaddon really felt that one!
Botanovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abaddon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bot Botanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abaddon throws a lazy head kick
and Botanovic counters with a body kick that stops Abaddon in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botanovic misses with a low kick.
Botanovic is looking to slow Abaddon down with leg kicks.
Botanovic throws a sloppy head kick and Abaddon moves out of range easily.
Abaddon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Botanovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Abaddon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Botanovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abaddon.
A low kick from Abaddon misses
and Botanovic counters by clinching up.
Botanovic is trying to drag Abaddon to the mat but Abaddon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abaddon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
Abaddon tries to work over Botanovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Botanovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abaddon avoids it.
Abaddon scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Botanovic is trying to drag Abaddon to the mat but Abaddon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupercal Abaddon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Abaddon.
A bit of stalling here from Abaddon.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Botanovic.
Botanovic trying to stall but Abaddon improves his position.
Abaddon is trying to stall.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
Botanovic trying to land knees to the body.
Abaddon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abaddon digs a right hand underneath Botanovic's ribcage. Botanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abaddon missing with knees to the body.
Abaddon tries to land a knee to the head but Botanovic blocks with his arms.
Abaddon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Botanovic is defending well for now.
Botanovic scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abaddon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon lands a shot to the body.
Abaddon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botanovic tries for a takedown but Abaddon manages to get underhooks.
Botanovic jumps guard but Abaddon stands there with Botanovic around his waist. Botanovic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abaddon is trying to stall.
Botanovic misses with a knee strike.
Abaddon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Botanovic backwards.
Abaddon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Botanovic up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Abaddon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Botanovic.
Botanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Botanovic working Abaddon over with knees to the body.
Abaddon looking to throw knees to the head but Botanovic is blocking nicely.
Abaddon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abaddon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abaddon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Botanovic avoids it.
A short uppercut from Abaddon.
Botanovic blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Botanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses.
Abaddon avoiding damage as Botanovic throws knees to the body.
Abaddon stalling.
Abaddon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Botanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abaddon's defenses.
Botanovic has Abaddon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abaddon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Botanovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Botanovic wants the takedown. Abaddon is fighting it off but Botanovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Abaddon's guard against the cage.
Botanovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Abaddon is looking for a triangle but Botanovic pushes his legs off easily.
Abaddon keeping full guard, as Botanovic tries to pass.
Bot Botanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Botanovic trying to control but Abaddon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lupercal Abaddon.
I think Botanovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bot Botanovic!
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