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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obi Canuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Beddoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beddoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stranglehold/ Ted Nugent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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201 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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195 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Obi Canuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddoe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Beddoe is just out of range.
Beddoe slips a jab from Canuel.
Nice straight punches there by Canuel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canuel.
Canuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beddoe wants to counter the offense by Canuel and move into the clinch position.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Beddoe blocks the low kick.
Canuel throws a head kick but Beddoe moves out of range.
Beddoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canuel scores with a head kick.
Canuel thows a leg kick but Beddoe checks it
and Beddoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel is looking for a sweep.
Canuel wants to control but Beddoe postures up.
Beddoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Canuel some visible discomfort.
Beddoe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Canuel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beddoe trying to control the position but Canuel is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beddoe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Canuel is looking to regain half guard here but Beddoe keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beddoe wants to control but Canuel is keeping him busy.
Beddoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beddoe with the ground and pound but Canuel regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuel is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Canuel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beddoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beddoe's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuel is not going to allow Beddoe to sit and survive in this position.
Canuel scores with punches from the back.
Beddoe is really stuck here.
Canuel not allowing Beddoe to control his hands.
Beddoe is covering up but some of the strikes from Canuel are getting through and doing damage.
Beddoe breaks Canuel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canuel wants to sweep here but Beddoe controlling him for the moment.
Beddoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Canuel is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Canuel has wrist control.
Canuel seems keen to control Beddoe's posture.
Beddoe lands a couple of digs.
Canuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beddoe throws a strike but Canuel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Canuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canuel has managed to get both his arms back between Beddoe's legs - danger averted.
Beddoe trying to keep a closed guard but Canuel is proving a slippery customer.
Canuel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beddoe is proving hard to escape from.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Beddoe looking for subs off his back but Canuel has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel is trying to control. Beddoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canuel working Beddoe over with strikes.
Beddoe is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beddoe taking some punishment here, with Canuel in his half guard.
Beddoe trying to control but Canuel postures up.
Canuel wants to stand up but Beddoe has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Beddoe trying to hold on to Canuel's head to control him but Canuel postures up.
Beddoe has hold of Canuel's hands but Canuel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Canuel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Canuel's head coaches at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beddoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beddoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Beddoe does no damage.
Canuel walks into a stiff left hand from Beddoe.
Canuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Canuel moves away and avoids it.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canuel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beddoe dodges the punch combination from Canuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beddoe gets a takedown into half 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!
Canuel wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddoe stalling.
Canuel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Canuel defends the submission attempt.
Beddoe trying to mount his opponent but Canuel defends it.
Beddoe is just content to waste time from the top position. Canuel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Canuel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Canuel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Canuel prevents Beddoe from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canuel connects with a nice short shot to Beddoe's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Canuel connects with a nice short shot to Beddoe's temple.
Beddoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Canuel from advancing to side control.
Canuel working Beddoe over with strikes.
Beddoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beddoe tries to get to full guard but Canuel has control of the leg.
Canuel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obi Canuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuel slips a nice elbow through Beddoe's hands, connecting with Beddoe's forehead.
Beddoe is refusing to be controlled, as Canuel sits in half guard.
Beddoe gets back to full guard.
Canuel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canuel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beddoe's head.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beddoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beddoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Beddoe, not yet.
Beddoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canuel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beddoe trying to control the position.
Beddoe keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Obi Canuel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beddoe closes the distance and clinches up with Canuel, looking for a takedown. Beddoe pushes Canuel against the ropes but Canuel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canuel blocks a jab.
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Beddoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Beddoe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canuel.
Beddoe throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Beddoe blocks a head kick by Canuel.
Some wild striking there from Beddoe.
Canuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Beddoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Canuel
and Beddoe counters with a single leg into guard. Canuel didn't expect that.
Canuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beddoe trying to control but Canuel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuel wants to sweep here but Beddoe controlling him for the moment.
Beddoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Canuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddoe preventing the sweep.
Beddoe has gone for a leg lock! Canuel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beddoe's guard.
Canuel preventing the sweep.
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canuel stands up over Beddoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beddoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canuel has managed to get both his arms back between Beddoe's legs - danger averted.
Beddoe keeping moving, preventing Canuel from controlling successfully.
Canuel is looking to stand up but Beddoe won't let him.
Canuel landing with the ground and pound.
Beddoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canuel postures up and lands a big shot to Beddoe's brow.
Canuel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canuel wants to stand but Beddoe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canuel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Beddoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canuel is just riding it out for now. Beddoe eventually gives up the hold.
Beddoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canuel keeps working.
Beddoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beddoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Canuel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beddoe.
Beddoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obi Canuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuel wants to get back to full guard.
Beddoe is working for a kimura but Canuel is defending it quite comfortably.
Canuel trying to hold on to Beddoe's head to control him but Beddoe postures up.
Beddoe trying to control from half guard but Canuel is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beddoe seems to be working for a kimura but Canuel defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philo Beddoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canuel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Canuel!
Obi Canuel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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