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Wid Week Mash Up PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pryehah Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pryehah Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Derrick Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Brown 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Brown has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pryehah Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Brown.
Brown can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith stalling the fight.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Brown working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Pryehah Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Brown.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brown is on top in guard.
Smith trying to control the position.
Brown stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two 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.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Derrick Brown just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Brown control the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pryehah Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brown has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Brown wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pryehah Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith trying to control but Brown postures up.
Smith is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derrick Brown.
I've got Brown 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Fuhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grant Fuhr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker rushes Fuhr and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Whittaker breaks from the clinch.
Fuhr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fuhr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fuhr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fuhr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Whittaker is surviving well by controlling Fuhr's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuhr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whittaker is looking to escape.
Whittaker tries to hold on but Fuhr pushes him away.
Whittaker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Whittaker is squirming around, avoiding Fuhr's attempts to control the action.
Fuhr avoids the attempt from Whittaker to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuhr looking for a guillotine from mount but Whittaker is having none of it.
Fuhr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Whittaker tries to improve his position but instead Fuhr has taken his back!
Whittaker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fuhr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Whittaker trying to control the position but Fuhr manages to sink in the hooks.
Fuhr keeps control of the position as Whittaker tries to break free.
Whittaker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fuhr working for a choke but Whittaker is defending well.
Whittaker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuhr is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Whittaker with him. Whittaker is trying to defend but Fuhr has an arm under the chin now! Whittaker grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grant Fuhr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Temper Temper by Goldie. Man has chosen Method Man - M.E.T.H.O.D. Man as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Method Man!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a jab-cross combination.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man is out of range and James settles back down.
James stuffs the takedown.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A big left from Man misses.
James scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James thuds a left hand into Man's body.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Man is rocked!
Whack! James lands a heavy head kick that drops Man. The ref tackles James to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Man was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Freddy James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Pomfrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Pomfrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Wood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood thows a body shot but no joy.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Pomfrey shoots in.
Wood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pomfrey shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood throws a shot to the body.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Pomfrey is just out of range.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Pomfrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pomfrey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood lands with a shot to the body.
Pomfrey staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pomfrey's head backwards.
Pomfrey blocks a jab.
Wood lands with an uppercut that bounces Pomfrey off the cage and back into rage.
Pomfrey fails with the takedown.
Pomfrey has a takedown stuffed.
Wood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
JD Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pomfrey blocks a jab.
Wood throws a series of punches but Pomfrey moves out of range.
Pomfrey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wood pinned against the cage. Wood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wood connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood thuds a left hand into Pomfrey's body.
Wood misses with the combination.
JD Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wood throws a low kick but Pomfrey avoids it.
Wood stuns Pomfrey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pomfrey is breathing heavily.
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!
Pomfrey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pomfrey is rocked!
Wood fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Pomfrey square on the jaw! Damn, Pomfrey is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JD Wood!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gonzalez's choice of entrance music: eye of the tiger. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalez tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Gonzalez trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gonzalez moves into full guard.
Gonzalez wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonzalez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gonzalez is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gonzalez's back.
Smith keeps control of the position easily here as Gonzalez tries to buck him off.
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gonzalez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Gonzalez is defending it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to stick to Gonzalez's back but Gonzalez is turning into Smith. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smith's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gonzalez.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez stops Smith from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonzalez has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez manages to get to full guard.
Gonzalez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith prevents Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonzalez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith is fighting to break Gonzalez's control of his arms but Gonzalez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gonzalez looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzalez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzalez lands a big elbow.
Gonzalez looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith wants to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Gonzalez wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Gonzalez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalez's attempts to control the action.
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.
Gonzalez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith can't escape the position.
Gonzalez tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is trying to reverse the position but instead Gonzalez has taken his back - oops!
Gonzalez looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gonzalez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith is really stuck here.
Gonzalez is punishing Smith with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gonzalez is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Gonzalez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith trying to control the hands but Gonzalez breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape but Gonzalez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gonzalez is riding his opponent, not letting Smith buck him off.
Gonzalez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in full control for now.
Smith showing good submission defense here.
Gonzalez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Gonzalez keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gonzalez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gonzalez working for a choke but Smith reverses nicely into Gonzalez 's guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzalez is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gonzalez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Smith is trying to trip Gonzalez. He has hold of a leg but Gonzalez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzalez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Gonzalez in his guard.
Smith has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gonzalez doesn't defend quickly enough and Smith has managed to lock this one up! Can Gonzalez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smith on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Bitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Thomison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Thomison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Thomison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch closes the distance and clinches.
Thomison has Bitch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bitch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomison jumps guard.
Thomison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bitch is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomison has escaped and now he's on top!
Bitch keeping moving, preventing Thomison from controlling successfully.
Thomison stands and throws Bitch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bitch looking for a sweep but Thomison has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bitch can't escape the position.
Bitch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bitch is refusing to be controlled, as Thomison sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomison.
Thomison wants to control but Bitch is keeping him busy.
Bitch is trying to get back to full guard.
Bitch has hold of Thomison's hands but Thomison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomison wants to take a breather but Bitch is having none of it.
Thomison prevents Bitch from improving his position.
Bitch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thomison preventing the sweep.
Bitch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bitch is breathing heavily.
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.
Thomison looking to pass the guard.
Thomison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bitch's head.
Thomison forces his way into half guard.
Bitch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bitch.
Thomison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bitch is keeping the position for now.
Bitch working for a triangle but Thomison defends it easily.
Bitch keeping moving, preventing Thomison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bitch 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.
Thomison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomison gets caught flat footed, as Bitch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thomison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bitch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bitch wants to pass the guard but Thomison is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomison keeping full guard, as Bitch tries to pass.
Bitch postures up in Thomison's guard and throws a big left but Thomison blocks it.
Thomison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bitch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bitch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thomison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomison lands a glancing blow to the side of Bitch's head.
It looks like The Bitch has been cut.
Thomison stuns Bitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Josh Thomison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Thomison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Bitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomison, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomison tries to score a body lock takedown but Bitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bitch breaks from the clinch.
Bitch forces Thomison back against the cage and clinches.
Bitch tries for a takedown but Thomison manages to get underhooks.
Thomison is trying to break the clinch but Bitch has him pressed against the cage.
Bitch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bitch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomison regains guard.
Thomison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bitch.
Thomison keeping full guard, as Bitch tries to pass.
Thomison controls Bitch momentarily but Bitch frees himself.
Thomison doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bitch is controlling him.
Bitch postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thomison is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bitch, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bitch can't keep his opponent in guard - Thomison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomison wants to control but Bitch is keeping him busy.
Bitch has hold of Thomison's hands but Thomison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bitch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bitch gets back to full guard.
Thomison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomison wants to control from the top but Bitch keeps moving.
Bitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomison is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomison throws a hook to the side of Bitch's head but Bitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomison throws a hook to the side of Bitch's head but Bitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bitch scores with a takedown into Thomison's guard.
Bitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bitch.
Bitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomison is retaining full guard.
Thomison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bitch is pushing down on Thomison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomison is fighting to maintain full guard but Bitch has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomison trying to control but Bitch postures up.
Thomison gets back to full guard.
Bitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitch stops Thomison from standing up.
Thomison is looking for a triangle but Bitch pushes his legs off easily.
Bitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitch manages to get himself to full guard.
Bitch wants to improve his position but instead Thomison has moved into half guard.
Thomison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch punching from the bottom.
Bitch moves into full guard.
Thomison trying to control but Bitch is working from the bottom.
Bitch tries to strike from the bottom.
The Bitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bitch 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.
Bitch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Bitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thomison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thomison works the jab nicely.
Bitch shoots in and bounces Thomison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitch manages to get himself to full guard.
Bitch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thomison tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitch is retaining full guard.
Bitch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomison stopping the sweep attempt from Bitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bitch slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bitch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitch is looking for a kimura here.
Bitch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomison's head.
Bitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thomison actively working from the bottom here.
Thomison tries to roll over but Bitch keeps him under control.
Thomison trying to hold on to Bitch's head to control him but Bitch postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bitch moves into range and clinches up with Thomison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitch tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thomison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomison throws a hook but Bitch blocks it.
Bitch staying out of range there.
Bitch forces Thomison back against the cage and clinches.
Thomison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomison is trying to break free.
Bitch lands a takedown into guard.
Bitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomison is keeping the position for now.
Thomison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bitch!
Bitch working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitch is working hard here to advance position.
Bitch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Thomison is tying to control. Bitch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thomison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bitch wants to get back to full guard.
Bitch missing with punches from the bottom.
Thomison is working for a submission of some sort.
Bitch is pressing down on Thomison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Bitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bitch 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Bitch!
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