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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beta Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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, Rashad Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beta Bagwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagwell tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Glover counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bagwell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bagwell shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glover shoots in and gets a takedown into Bagwell's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bagwell trying to control the position.
Glover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bagwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glover has managed to get both his arms back between Bagwell's legs - danger averted.
Glover wanted to stand there but Bagwell had control of the position.
Glover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover postures up.
Bagwell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Glover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bagwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Glover has Bagwell in his guard.
Glover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Glover controls Bagwell momentarily but Bagwell frees himself.
Bagwell postures up in Glover's guard and throws a big left but Glover blocks it.
Glover is looking to sweep but instead, Bagwell has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is not content to let Bagwell control the position.
Bagwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bagwell thows a huge punch but Glover dodges it nicely.
Bagwell wants to take a breather but Glover is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Beta Bagwell.
Glover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bagwell sprawls well. Bagwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glover gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell darts in looking for a takedown but Glover gets double underhooks and turns Bagwell into the cage.
Rashad Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Bagwell.
Glover stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bagwell is trying to break the clinch but Glover is controlling him.
Glover is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Glover trying to control the position but instead, Bagwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Glover into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Glover - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Glover dodges an elbow strike from Bagwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rashad Glover.
Bagwell darts in and clinches Glover up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bagwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bagwell wants to stall.
Bagwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Glover shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Glover has Bagwell pressed against the cage.
Glover misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Glover as Bagwell tries to tie him up.
Glover tries to work over Bagwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rashad Glover will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bagwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Glover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagwell pushes Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Bagwell breaks from the clinch.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bagwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Bagwell persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.
Bagwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glover fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagwell closes the distance and clinches.
Glover is trying to stall.
Glover just leaning against Bagwell, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover stalling in the clinch but Bagwell improves position.
Bagwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Glover dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bagwell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Glover pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bagwell dives in and grabs Glover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Glover pushes down on Bagwell's head and hops out.
Bagwell pushes Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Bagwell jumps guard but Glover stands there with Bagwell around his waist. Bagwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Glover stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Glover is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rashad Glover.
Glover fails with a takedown attempt.
Bagwell gets caught napping as Glover dives in and scores a takedown. Bagwell manages to retain guard.
Glover drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bagwell dives on top into guard.
Bagwell postures up.
Bagwell tries to stand but Glover is controlling from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bagwell is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bagwell is looking to stand up but Glover won't let him.
Glover working for submissions but it's allowed Bagwell to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Bagwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bagwell is looking to take a break and control but Glover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bagwell on the ground.
Bagwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Glover defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to control but Bagwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bagwell moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Glover.
Bagwell misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagwell works to advance to full mount. Glover defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bagwell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glover is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Bagwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown but Bagwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Glover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but Bagwell shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Glover is looking to control Bagwell's arms but Bagwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Glover has his back to the cage.
Maybe Glover would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Glover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bagwell.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bagwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Glover just stands there and leans against the cage.
Glover has Bagwell pressed against the cage.
Bagwell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rashad Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beta Bagwell.
Bagwell tries to circle away but Glover has him pinned against the cage.
Glover unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bagwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bagwell breaks the clinch.
Bagwell pushes Glover up against the cage in a clinch.
Bagwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bagwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glover wants it to stay on the feet.
Bagwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagwell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bagwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Glover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bagwell sprawls well. Bagwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glover gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagwell throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but Bagwell shows good takedown defense.
Glover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagwell.
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Glover stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bagwell tries to pull guard but Glover forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bagwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glover defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bagwell.
Bagwell shoots in for a takedown but Glover shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glover fails with a takedown attempt.
Glover wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bagwell to the mat! Bagwell manages to get full guard.
Glover won't allow Bagwell to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Beta Bagwell.
I think Bagwell 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rashad Glover!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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