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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Birchmont.
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks clinches up with Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks has Birchmont pressed against the cage, preventing Birchmont from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchmont seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchmont.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Birchmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birchmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Birchmont's head and hops out.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Birchmont sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birchmont darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birchmont keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Birchmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Birchmont as Brooks shoots in.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Birchmont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Birchmont decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brooks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks has his foot on Birchmont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchmont works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
Birchmont is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Birchmont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks has hold of Birchmont's hands but Birchmont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchmont working Brooks over with strikes.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchmont lands a nice short elbow.
Birchmont is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working the head and body with strikes.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont passes the guard and advances to mount!
Birchmont landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks taking shots to the head.
Birchmont unloading with bombs!
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birchmont is defended easily by Brooks.
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks jumps guard and drags Birchmont to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchmont has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Birchmont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchmont throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Birchmont's guard. Nice move by Brooks!
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Birchmont is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working a defensive guard but Brooks passes into half guard.
Birchmont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birchmont manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Birchmont in his guard.
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Birchmont is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
Birchmont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchmont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchmont wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Birchmont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Birchmont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks working for a triangle but Birchmont defends it easily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Birchmont dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Birchmont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Birchmont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchmont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Birchmont defends easily.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Birchmont is stalling in the full guard.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont 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.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birchmont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchmont distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchmont stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchmont stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Birchmont preventing the sweep.
Birchmont throws a big right hand that misses.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Birchmont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchmont stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benjamin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Birchmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Birchmont, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Birchmont!
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