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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody comes into the arena with Tame blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
43 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pierre Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThornbody scores with a nice right hand.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by McThornbody.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
McThornbody lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McThornbody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trudeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McThornbody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McThornbody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McThornbody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been informed that Trudeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McThornbody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trudeau is able to avoid easily.
McThornbody checks a low kick from Trudeau.
A punch lands to the side of McThornbody 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trudeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Pierre Trudeau has been cut.
McThornbody throws a solid leg kick but Trudeau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a straight right.
Trudeau misses with a head kick.
McThornbody throws the left hand but Trudeau avoids the punch easily.
Trudeau checks a leg kick.
McThornbody ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
McThornbody misses with a few strikes there.
McThornbody loads up on a big right hand but Trudeau slips the punch.
Trudeau misses the body punch
and McThornbody counters with a nice leg kick.
McThornbody misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McThornbody.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McThornbody.
Sloppy strikes from McThornbody. Those never looked like landing.
Trudeau misses with a low kick.
McThornbody bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trudeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McThornbody throws out the jab.
McThornbody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McThornbody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trudeau.
McThornbody throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Trudeau.
Nice straight punches there by Trudeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trudeau.
McThornbody throws a head kick that misses.
McThornbody throws a front kick aimed at Trudeau's knee but Trudeau avoids it well.
McThornbody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McThornbody looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McThornbody works Trudeau's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trudeau throws a low kick but McThornbody moves out of range easily.
McThornbody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trudeau was well out of range. Poor timing from McThornbody.
McThornbody cracks the inside of Trudeau's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Trudeau misses
and McThornbody counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trudeau jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trudeau lands with a hook. McThornbody tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trudeau tries to close the distance and clinch but McThornbody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McThornbody scores with a leg kick.
McThornbody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
McThornbody lands an overhand right.
Trudeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McThornbody clobbers Trudeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. McThornbody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Trudeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gristle McThornbody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McThornbody counters with a slapping leg kick.
McThornbody tries to land a leg kick but Trudeau saw it coming and moves away.
McThornbody stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trudeau.
McThornbody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McThornbody gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trudeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McThornbody.
We've been told by McThornbody's head coaches at Sydney Shootfighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McThornbody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trudeau's hands.
Trudeau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gristle McThornbody is winning the standup battle so far.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trudeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McThornbody has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McThornbody checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trudeau throws a low kick but McThornbody avoids it.
McThornbody tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trudeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
Trudeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trudeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McThornbody. McThornbody obviously looking to wear him down.
McThornbody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trudeau.
A clash of legs there as McThornbody blocks the low kick.
McThornbody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses McThornbody's sensitive parts.
Trudeau is looking to chop away at McThornbody's legs.
Trudeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. McThornbody does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McThornbody throws a hook to the side of Trudeau's head but Trudeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by McThornbody.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McThornbody comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McThornbody throws a leg kick
letting Trudeau counter with a right hand.
Donk. Trudeau catches McThornbody right on the button with a cross.
McThornbody misses with a left hand
and Trudeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trudeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau letting McThornbody take a breather here.
McThornbody scores with a shoulder strike.
McThornbody blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
McThornbody prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
McThornbody gets underhooks to prevent Trudeau's takedown attempt.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but McThornbody avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
Trudeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McThornbody takes a shot to the head.
Trudeau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trudeau struggles to land a body shot inside as McThornbody controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McThornbody.
McThornbody lands a shot to the body.
Trudeau tries to score a body lock takedown but McThornbody shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Trudeau.
McThornbody has a couple of punches blocked by Trudeau.
McThornbody looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
McThornbody blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody lands with a left to the head.
McThornbody misses with a body punch.
McThornbody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McThornbody effectively controlling the action here.
McThornbody misses with a hook to the ribs.
McThornbody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trudeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McThornbody lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McThornbody lands a body shot.
Trudeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McThornbody blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McThornbody misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Trudeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pierre Trudeau's cut.
That's time! McThornbody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McThornbody scores with a nice body kick.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Trudeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau slips under a jab from McThornbody.
A nice leg kick lands there from McThornbody.
McThornbody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trudeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for McThornbody.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
McThornbody tries to land a front kick but Trudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trudeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trudeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody cracks Trudeau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trudeau throws a leg kick
and McThornbody counters with a right hand to the body.
McThornbody tries to score with a low kick but Trudeau moves his leg out of the way.
McThornbody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
Trudeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trudeau digs a good hook to McThornbody's body.
Trudeau avoids a kick to the body.
McThornbody misses with an uppercut. Trudeau saw that one coming.
Trudeau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody scores with a shot to the body.
McThornbody connects with a jab.
McThornbody throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Trudeau.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McThornbody throws a hook but Trudeau blocks it.
A jab from McThornbody misses.
Trudeau moves in looking to clinch but McThornbody pushes him off.
Trudeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Trudeau thows a leg kick but McThornbody checks it
and McThornbody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McThornbody moves away from the strike by Trudeau.
Trudeau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McThornbody is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trudeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
McThornbody tries to score with a low kick but Trudeau moves his leg out of the way.
McThornbody tries to land a front kick but Trudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McThornbody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trudeau.
McThornbody connects with a nice looking jab.
Trudeau slips a straight right by McThornbody.
McThornbody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McThornbody explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trudeau slips a jab from McThornbody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau looks to score with a jab to the body but McThornbody is just out of range.
Trudeau does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McThornbody throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trudeau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McThornbody throws a nice inside leg kick.
McThornbody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
McThornbody looks to land a body kick but Trudeau moved away.
Trudeau misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McThornbody.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from McThornbody tenderised Trudeau's leg. Trudeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trudeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McThornbody.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gristle McThornbody showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McThornbody 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gristle McThornbody!
An out of breath Gristle McThornbody thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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