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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Fairchild (ranked 9479 p4p, 805 weight class) and Pierre Alain Gastondreau (ranked 8631 p4p, 773 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Alain Gastondreau!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gastondreau slips a jab and a cross from Fairchild.
Gastondreau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fairchild throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gastondreau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gastondreau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairchild is keeping the position for now.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Gastondreau from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastondreau passes Fairchild's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gastondreau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gastondreau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working.
Fairchild is trying to stand.
Well, if Gastondreau is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fairchild thows a leg kick but Gastondreau checks it
and Gastondreau counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fairchild!
Gastondreau is looking to take a break and control but Fairchild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.
Gastondreau advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairchild wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gastondreau scoring with strikes but Fairchild is staying in there.
Gastondreau controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastondreau looking to control but Fairchild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gastondreau working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gastondreau trying to control but Fairchild is having none of it.
Gastondreau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fairchild wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gastondreau controlling from mount.
Gastondreau wants to control the pace but Fairchild is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastondreau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Alain Gastondreau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairchild lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gastondreau backs up against the cage.
Gastondreau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairchild.
Gastondreau feints the counter takedown.
Gastondreau avoids the head kick by Fairchild.
As Fairchild backs off Gastondreau throws a huge counter combo but Fairchild manages to avoid it all.
Gastondreau walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fairchild.
Gastondreau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fairchild tries to bum rush Gastondreau with a series of wild strikes but Gastondreau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gastondreau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gastondreau is looking to clinch.
Gastondreau lands with a hook. Fairchild tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gastondreau wants to clinch up but Fairchild keeps it at a distance.
Jordan Fairchild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild scores with a kick to the body.
Fairchild circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gastondreau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gastondreau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairchild gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gastondreau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gastondreau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fairchild to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Fairchild has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fairchild - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fairchild prevents Gastondreau from breaking the clinch.
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.
Fairchild is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gastondreau tries a body shot but Fairchild blocks it.
Gastondreau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gastondreau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gastondreau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairchild is defending well for now.
Gastondreau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairchild pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jordan Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Alain Gastondreau.
Gastondreau leaning against his opponent.
Gastondreau looking to slow down the pace here.
Fairchild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastondreau staying out of range there.
Fairchild throws a right hand that Gastondreau ducks under and follows up with a left that Gastondreau also avoids with ease.
Gastondreau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gastondreau moves in looking to clinch but Fairchild pushes him off.
Gastondreau avoids the head kick by Fairchild.
Fairchild throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gastondreau on the side of the head.
Fairchild looks to land a combination but Gastondreau avoids it well.
Fairchild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gastondreau's sensitive parts.
Fairchild lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairchild misses with the combination.
Gastondreau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairchild as he avoids it easily.
Fairchild lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fairchild.
Gastondreau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairchild. Fairchild obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Fairchild does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fairchild.
Gastondreau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gastondreau wants to clinch.
Fairchild tries to land a front kick but Gastondreau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gastondreau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairchild moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jordan Fairchild is winning the standup battle so far.
Gastondreau gets a clinch.
Fairchild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gastondreau jumps guard but Fairchild stands there with Gastondreau around his waist. Gastondreau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fairchild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gastondreau doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairchild circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Fairchild dominated that second round.
That's time! Fairchild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
And Gastondreau tries to counter it with a takedown but Fairchild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gastondreau checks a leg kick.
Fairchild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gastondreau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fairchild went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gastondreau doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairchild circles away.
Gastondreau moves into range and clinches up with Fairchild.
Gastondreau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fairchild pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fairchild tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
And Gastondreau tries to counter it with a takedown but Fairchild pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fairchild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairchild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gastondreau can do to turn this around?
Fairchild throws a looping overhand right but Gastondreau ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild throws a leg kick
and Gastondreau counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gastondreau in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gastondreau wants to control but Fairchild is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Fairchild's face as Gastondreau controls the position.
Gastondreau is looking to take a break and control but Fairchild is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairchild might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gastondreau trying to control the position but Fairchild is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fairchild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
Gastondreau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fairchild misses with a double jab
enabling Gastondreau to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gastondreau doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairchild circles away.
Fairchild throws a leg kick
and Gastondreau counters with a takedown into side control.
Fairchild throws Gastondreau to one side and escapes!
Gastondreau darts in and clinches Fairchild up against the cage.
Fairchild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gastondreau smiles and moves away.
Pierre Alain Gastondreau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gastondreau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gastondreau shoots in for a takedown but Fairchild shows good takedown defense.
Gastondreau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gastondreau lands a really nice looking cross but Fairchild seems unphased.
Fairchild throws a front kick aimed at Gastondreau's knee but Gastondreau avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild scoring well with a low kick there.
Gastondreau dodges the punch combination from Fairchild.
Gastondreau wants to clinch up but Fairchild keeps it at a distance.
Jordan Fairchild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gastondreau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairchild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairchild throws a series of punches but Gastondreau moves out of range.
Gastondreau tries to clinch but Fairchild moves out of range.
Fairchild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gastondreau feints the counter takedown.
Jordan Fairchild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairchild tries to bum rush Gastondreau with a series of wild strikes but Gastondreau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gastondreau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairchild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
Gastondreau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Fairchild showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fairchild has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jordan Fairchild!
Jordan Fairchild wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jordan Fairchild, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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