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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Huffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Italien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Huffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Italien!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Italien lands with a slapping head kick.
Huffman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Huffman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Italien.
Italien closes the distance and pushes Huffman back into the cage.
Italien manages to break the clinch.
Italien has his takedown stuffed
and Huffman moves into the clinch.
Italien manages to break the clinch.
Italien has a takedown stuffed.
Moses Huffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Italien.
Italien stuffs the takedown attempt from Huffman. Huffman gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italien is looking to clinch.
Huffman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Italien.
Huffman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Italien manages to circle out of the way.
Michel Italien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italien stuns Huffman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Italien is defended easily by Huffman.
Italien misses with a head kick.
Huffman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Huffman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Huffman manages to break the clinch.
Italien moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Italien.
Italien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Italien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Huffman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Italien.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Italien fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huffman sprawls well initially but Italien persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Italien.
Italien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Italien misses with some ground and pound and Huffman recovers position to half guard.
Italien is trying to control the action in half guard but Huffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Italien is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huffman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Italien.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman tries to roll over but Italien keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Italien is working away from the top position though.
Huffman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Italien won't allow Huffman to sweep him here.
That's four 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.
Italien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italien throwing strikes from guard but Huffman blocks nicely.
Italien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Huffman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Huffman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Huffman!
Huffman tries to score with some ground and pound. Italien controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huffman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Italien rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huffman's guard! Nice work there by Italien!
Italien wants to control from the top but Huffman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Italien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huffman has Italien up against the cage in a clinch.
Italien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huffman is defending well.
Huffman is trying to push Italien away but Italien has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Huffman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Huffman manages to end up in side control.
Italien throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Italien dives in and scores a takedown into Huffman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Italien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Huffman controls Italien momentarily but Italien frees himself.
Italien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman keeping moving, preventing Italien from controlling successfully.
Huffman wants to sweep but no luck.
Huffman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Italien controls the pace.
Italien looking to sit in guard and control but Huffman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Italien is working an open guard so Huffman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Italien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huffman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Italien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huffman throwing a counter right hand but Italien manages to avoid it.
Italien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Italien tries to pull guard but Huffman won't allow it.
Italien tries for a takedown but Huffman manages to get underhooks.
Moses Huffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Italien.
Italien is working for takedown but Huffman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Italien is breathing heavily.
Italien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huffman is defending well.
Italien wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Italien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Italien is trying to pull guard but Huffman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huffman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italien breaks the clinch.
Huffman shoots in and drives through. Italien sprawls well.
Huffman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Italien fails to land the takedown.
Huffman stuffs the takedown attempt from Italien. Italien gets slowly back to his feet.
Huffman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Italien is looking to get back to is feet but Huffman passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huffman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Huffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Italien as he avoids it easily.
Italien closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Huffman to the mat! Huffman manages to get full guard.
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!
Italien wants to pass the guard but Huffman is keeping the position.
Huffman trying to keep a closed guard but Italien is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michel Italien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Italien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huffman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Italien manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Italien with that takedown attempt.
Huffman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huffman wants it to stay on the feet.
Huffman tries to counter with a takedown but Italien is quick to defend against it.
Huffman darts in and clinches Italien up against the cage.
Italien keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huffman's efforts to push away.
Italien breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moses Huffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Italien.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Huffman. Italien shrugs it off though.
Italien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Huffman. No joy for Italien on that attempt.
Huffman closes the distance and clinches.
Huffman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Italien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huffman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huffman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Huffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huffman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huffman working some strikes from top position.
Huffman with a nice head shot there.
Huffman is in close to Italien's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Italien controls Huffman momentarily but Huffman frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huffman gets to his feet. Italien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Italien gets tackled into the cage by Huffman. Huffman maintains the clinch.
Italien has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Huffman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Italien has him pressed against the cage.
Huffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Italien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Italien shoots in and drives through. Huffman sprawls well.
Huffman has Italien up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huffman breaks the clinch.
Italien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Italien fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huffman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Huffman clinches.
Michel Italien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Italien has him pressed against the cage.
Huffman is trying to pull guard but Italien has him pressed against the cage.
Italien tries to score a body lock takedown but Huffman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Italien is trying to pull guard but Huffman has him pressed against the cage.
Huffman manages to break the clinch.
Italien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huffman sprawls well. Huffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Italien gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Italien looks for a takedown but Huffman sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Huffman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Italien 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 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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