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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Bootyopolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doctor Bootyopolis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bootyopolis shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Bootyopolis and move into the clinch.
Bootyopolis fails to land the takedown.
Knox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bootyopolis tries to improve position but can't.
Knox trying to control the position but Bootyopolis is working away.
Knox really is a fat lump.
Bootyopolis tries to buck Knox off but Knox is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Bootyopolis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyopolis is looking for a sweep.
Bootyopolis tries to escape but Knox is in control.
Bootyopolis throws a few strikes from the bottom but Knox takes advantage and mounts!
Knox trying to control but Bootyopolis is having none of it.
Bootyopolis can't escape the position.
Knox avoids the attempt from Bootyopolis to control.
Bootyopolis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bootyopolis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox escapes and gets back to his feet.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Bootyopolis. Bootyopolis gets slowly back to his feet.
Noah Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Bootyopolis.
Bootyopolis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doctor Bootyopolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bootyopolis's half guard.
Bootyopolis looks winded!
Bootyopolis wants to control but Knox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bootyopolis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bootyopolis working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bootyopolis working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
Bootyopolis working a defensive guard here.
Bootyopolis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Knox throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bootyopolis trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bootyopolis closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right handed body shot lands from Bootyopolis.
Bootyopolis lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Noah Knox has been cut.
Bootyopolis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Noah Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah Knox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bootyopolis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Bootyopolis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knox is trying to keep Bootyopolis in close.
Bootyopolis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bootyopolis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bootyopolis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bootyopolis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox controls Bootyopolis momentarily but Bootyopolis frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bootyopolis throws a big elbow that misses.
Bootyopolis is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Bootyopolis tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bootyopolis throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Knox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bootyopolis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bootyopolis.
Knox trying to control the position.
Knox is really struggling to control Bootyopolis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bootyopolis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bootyopolis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bootyopolis throws a big right hand that misses.
Bootyopolis throws a strike but Knox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knox trying to control but Bootyopolis is working from the bottom.
Bootyopolis has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bootyopolis trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Bootyopolis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Bootyopolis is breathing heavily.
Bootyopolis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bootyopolis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bootyopolis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Bootyopolis's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wanted to stand there but Bootyopolis had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bootyopolis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bootyopolis wants to clinch.
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.
Knox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bootyopolis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bootyopolis tries to buck Knox off but Knox is having none of it.
Bootyopolis wants to control but Knox postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bootyopolis is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doctor Bootyopolis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noah Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bootyopolis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bootyopolis somewhat.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bootyopolis.
Bootyopolis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knox quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bootyopolis.
Knox trying to hold on to Bootyopolis's head to control him but Bootyopolis postures up.
Knox is controlling Bootyopolis's trapped leg to prevent Bootyopolis from advancing to side control.
Knox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bootyopolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Bootyopolis has control of the leg.
Bootyopolis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bootyopolis is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bootyopolis is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Knox taking some punishment here, with Bootyopolis in his half guard.
Bootyopolis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bootyopolis trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
Bootyopolis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knox is trying is best to control the position here.
Bootyopolis is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Bootyopolis thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Knox keeping hold of Bootyopolis's head, controlling as best he can.
Bootyopolis is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bootyopolis to get the leverage.
Bootyopolis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knox defends it well.
Doctor Bootyopolis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knox controlling the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Bootyopolis has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants the takedown. Bootyopolis is fighting it off but Knox persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bootyopolis's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bootyopolis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bootyopolis jumps guard.
Bootyopolis looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Bootyopolis working for submissions but it's allowed Knox to get to half guard.
Bootyopolis tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bootyopolis is not content to let Knox control the position.
Bootyopolis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bootyopolis looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bootyopolis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Bootyopolis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bootyopolis 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Noah Knox!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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