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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Pugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Pugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunner Houston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Houston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Houston controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Houston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Houston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Houston preventing the sweep.
Houston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pugh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Houston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pugh's half guard.
Houston content to control rather than advance.
Houston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Houston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Houston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Houston slips a nice elbow through Pugh's hands, connecting with Pugh's forehead.
Houston stalling.
Pugh is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Houston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Houston controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Houston wants to clinch.
Pugh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Houston sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Houston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pugh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houston in his tracks.
Houston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Houston tries to clinch
and Pugh counters with a straight right hand.
Pugh gets tackled into the cage by Houston. Houston maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugh wants to stall.
Pugh is trying to break the clinch but Houston is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston pulls Pugh into guard.
Pugh trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Pugh throws a big right hand that misses.
Pugh with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Houston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pugh is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pugh prevents Houston from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pugh is looking to clinch.
Houston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunner Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Houston working some strikes from top position.
Houston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugh trying to control the position.
Houston 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.
Houston postures up in Pugh's guard and throws a big left but Pugh blocks it.
Houston stays in close to Pugh's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Houston.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Pugh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houston circles away.
It seemed like Houston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston dives in and scores a takedown into Pugh's guard.
Houston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Houston throws a big elbow that misses.
Houston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Houston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Houston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pugh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Houston is in Pugh's guard.
Pugh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Houston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Houston pulls Pugh into guard.
Houston trying to control the position.
Houston is controlling Pugh's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston wants to sweep but no luck.
Pugh throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Houston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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.
Pugh tries to break free but Houston pushes him back against the cage.
Houston wants the takedown. Pugh is fighting it off but Houston persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pugh's guard against the cage.
Pugh wants to sweep but no luck.
Houston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houston being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Houston stays in close to Pugh's body and controls the position.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Houston has closed the distance and engaged Pugh in a clinch.
Pugh is trying to push Houston away but Houston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Houston pulls guard effortlessly.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pugh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pugh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pugh controls the pace.
Pugh wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houston wants to stand up but Pugh is controlling him.
Pedro Pugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Houston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner Houston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Houston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunner Houston!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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