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MMMA Fight Night 3 contenders PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caden Prevost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendo Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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, Caden Prevost! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kendo Nagasaki! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prevost throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range. Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prevost paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nagasaki sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Prevost to the ground! Nagasaki dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Caden Prevost has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nagasaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Prevost really wants to buck Nagasaki off and get back to his feet. Nagasaki moves to back control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nagasaki is persistently looking for the submission but Prevost is defending it well.
Prevost is trying to stand back up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Prevost manages to stand up with Nagasaki still on his back. Eventually Nagasaki drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prevost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prevost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prevost misses with the combination.
Prevost takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Prevost misses with a few strikes there.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up but Prevost circles away and keeps his distance. Nagasaki tries to clinch up but Prevost circles away and keeps his distance. Prevost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Prevost moves out of range.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch but Prevost is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prevost looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming. Prevost misses with a wild combination.
Nagasaki scores with a leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prevost.
Nagasaki lands a head kick!
Caden Prevost's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! Prevost scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Prevost scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Prevost decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Prevost is breathing heavily. Nagasaki scores with a nice body kick.
Nagasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Prevost misses with a double jab.
No luck for Nagasaki with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nagasaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nagasaki throws a head kick but Prevost moves out of range.
Prevost stalks Nagasaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagasaki's face. Nagasaki staggers backwards, shaken. Nagasaki with a poor takedown and Prevost counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nagasaki's guard now. Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prevost is one step ahead there. Nagasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Prevost defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prevost stands up from Nagasaki's guard - Prevost perhaps looking for a knockout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prevost misses with a kick to the body and Nagasaki counters with a big head kick but Prevost shrugs it off.
Caden Prevost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nagasaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nagasaki tries to bum rush Prevost with a series of wild strikes but Prevost uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Prevost throws a series of punches but Nagasaki avoids them all with ease. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nagasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prevost swivels and escapes. Caden Prevost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Nagasaki. Prevost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagasaki throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendo Nagasaki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Caden Prevost's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses. Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Prevost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nagasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Prevost circles away.
Prevost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kendo Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kendo Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nagasaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prevost is fending him off so far but Nagasaki persists. Nope, Prevost circles away and we're back to standing. Prevost closes the distance and lands a one-two. Prevost throws a body kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prevost throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease. Prevost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Prevost.
Prevost checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nagasaki tries to clinch up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Prevost fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick from Prevost.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Prevost throws a right and a left that Nagasaki avoids nicely. Nagasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prevost.
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prevost scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Prevost tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki shoots in for a double leg but Prevost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Caden Prevost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Nagasaki. Prevost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Prevost feints and as Nagasaki raises his hands in defense, Prevost changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Prevost stands up and waves to Nagasaki to follow him. Prevost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nagasaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Prevost counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki! Prevost stands up from mount. Strange move. Nagasaki with a poor takedown and Prevost counters with a takedown into side control. Nagasaki tries to bench press Prevost off him but Prevost keeps the position. Prevost decides to stand back up. Nagasaki looks to clinch and Prevost counters with a single leg into guard. Nagasaki didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prevost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Nagasaki has his foot on Prevost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prevost works his way back into a safe position though. Nagasaki is working an open guard so Prevost takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nagasaki misses with a takedown attempt and Prevost counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki! Nagasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nagasaki regains half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prevost tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nagasaki controls his leg. Prevost gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Nagasaki throws a half hearted mid kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nagasaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Prevost counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caden Prevost dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Caden Prevost's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nagasaki misses with a takedown and Prevost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nagasaki won't be happy with that. Nagasaki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Prevost presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Prevost gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! No joy there for Prevost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Prevost.
Prevost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses. Prevost throws a lazy body kick and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Caden Prevost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Prevost throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Nagasaki counters with a big head kick but Prevost shrugs it off. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prevost. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prevost misses with a low kick. Nagasaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Prevost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts. Prevost throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prevost, right into the meat.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Prevost moves out of range. No joy there for Prevost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagasaki closes the distance looking to clinch and Prevost counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki! Nagasaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Prevost is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nagasaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Prevost has double underhooks. Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prevost's elbow. Nagasaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Prevost prevents it.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Prevost throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Prevost circles away easily and Prevost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nagasaki's guard. Caden Prevost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendo Nagasaki. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prevost decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Prevost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nagasaki closes the distance but Prevost moves to the side and Prevost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nagasaki's guard. Prevost stands and steps away. Nagasaki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Nagasaki moves out of range of the body kick. Nagasaki lands a head kick!
Nagasaki looks to clinch and Prevost counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prevost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Nagasaki has his foot on Prevost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Prevost works his way back into a safe position though. Prevost would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Nagasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prevost's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nagasaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nagasaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nagasaki looking to pass the guard. Nagasaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nagasaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prevost swivels though and keeps the full guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nagasaki prevents Prevost from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Caden Prevost showed his dominance in that final round. I think Prevost 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caden Prevost!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between sparing mt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mt comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A. - Fuck da police. Van Dam has chosen Beatdown - Gunman Joe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, sparing mt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axel Van Dam! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! mt slips a jab and a cross from Van Dam.
mt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Dam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Van Dam prevents mt from standing back up.
Van Dam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Van Dam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Van Dam is trying to control the action in half guard but mt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Van Dam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. mt defending well though. Van Dam is looking to take a break and control but mt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Dam in particular looking to stall. Van Dam throwing shots but mt is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Van Dam misses with a hook. Van Dam throws a nice looking combination but mt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Van Dam closes this distance looking for a takedown but mt circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Dam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. mt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Dam. mt throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dam moves out of range easily. mt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dam paws at him with a jab and circles away. Van Dam cracks mt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. mt tries a head kick but it misses.
mt is looking to clinch but Van Dam is avoiding it.
mt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. mt throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dam moves out of range easily. Van Dam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has mt pinned against the cage. mt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Van Dam has taken the fight to the clinch.
mt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Dam backwards. Van Dam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Van Dam goes for a takedown attempt but mt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
sparing mt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Van Dam. Van Dam misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from mt. No joy for Van Dam on that attempt. Van Dam blocks a head kick by mt.
Van Dam throws a jab but it's blocked by mt. mt throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dam moves out of range easily. mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dam has mt up against the cage in a clinch.
mt is trying to break free. With the fighters up against the cage, mt throws an elbow but misses. mt missing with knees to the body.
Van Dam takes an elbow to the forehead. mt tries to break the clinch but Van Dam is controlling the position. Van Dam has mt pressed against the cage.
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. mt tries to land a knee to the head but Van Dam blocks with his arms.
Van Dam can't break the clinch.
Van Dam is working for takedown but mt is calmly controlling the position for now. Van Dam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Dam wants to break the clinch but can't.
mt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
mt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Axel Van Dam has been cut. mt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mt misses with a head kick.
Van Dam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. mt is trying to escape and get back to his feet. mt is not in a great position here, taking some shots. 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 sparing mt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Axel Van Dam's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
mt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
mt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
mt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Dam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Dam throws a wild body kick that mt sees coming a mile off. sparing mt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Van Dam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mt but mt pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mt swivels and escapes. mt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Dam.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Dam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. mt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A good leg kick by mt. Van Dam clobbers mt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Van Dam throws a jab when mt was well out of range. Van Dam throws a jab but it's blocked by mt. Van Dam fails with a takedown attempt. sparing mt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Van Dam. mt clinches but Van Dam breaks the clinch and Van Dam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in mt's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. mt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Dam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Van Dam stands up from mt's guard - Van Dam perhaps looking for a knockout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Van Dam closes this distance looking for a takedown but mt circles away. mt throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dam moves out of range easily. Van Dam might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Van Dam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mt swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Dam misses the jab. mt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. mt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
mt swinging wilding here.
mt tries to keep at a distance but Van Dam has taken the fight into the clinch. mt looking to stall.
mt prevents Van Dam from breaking the clinch. mt lands a knee to the head.
Van Dam is working for takedown but mt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. mt breaks the clinch.
mt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Van Dam shoots in but no luck this time. mt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! sparing mt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Van Dam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Van Dam shoots in for a takedown but mt shows good takedown defense. sparing mt is winning the standup battle so far. mt doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dam circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Dam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Van Dam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 sparing mt will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Axel Van Dam's cut. That's time! mt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
mt throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dam counters with a two punch combo. Van Dam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says mt as he avoids it easily. mt throws a head kick that misses. mt throws a body kick the misses and Van Dam counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for mt! Van Dam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and mt is now in Van Dam's guard. A big mistake from Van Dam there, giving up the dominant position! mt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Van Dam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but mt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Van Dam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Van Dam 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. mt is looking to stand up but Van Dam won't let him. Van Dam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Van Dam takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. mt is trying to stand.
Van Dam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for mt! Van Dam goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now mt is on top in guard.
Van Dam looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Dam, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Van Dam has a closed guard, preventing mt from standing up. Van Dam pushes a forearm under mt's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, mt is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Axel Van Dam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Enduro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Enduro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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225 cm
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279 lbs
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200 cm
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Enduro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knuckles! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Enduro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knuckles sprawls well initially but Enduro persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Enduro prevents Knuckles from improving his position. Enduro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Johnny Knuckles has been cut. Knuckles is defending against the submission attempts here by Enduro.
Enduro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knuckles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are battling for position here. Knuckles manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Enduro is looking to work some ground and pound but Knuckles has wrist control. Knuckles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enduro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Knuckles looking to control.
Knuckles keeping full guard, as Enduro tries to pass. Knuckles is looking for a triangle but Enduro pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knuckles keeping full guard, as Enduro tries to pass. Knuckles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knuckles wants to stand up but Enduro is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Enduro fails with the takedown. Enduro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Enduro. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Enduro. That's going to take a lot out of him. A jab from Knuckles misses. Knuckles looks for a takedown but Enduro sprawls well. Knuckles looks gassed! Enduro doesn't succeed with the takedown and Knuckles moves into the clinch. Enduro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Enduro can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Knuckles jumps into guard, dragging Enduro to the mat.
Knuckles keeping full guard, as Enduro tries to pass. Enduro 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. Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Enduro drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Enduro off! Enduro jumps back into Knuckles's guard. Knuckles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Enduro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Enduro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard. Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Enduro defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Enduro drops back looking for a leg! Knuckles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Knuckles manages to kick Enduro off! Enduro jumps back into Knuckles's guard. Knuckles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enduro slips nicely into half guard. Enduro slips a nice elbow through Knuckles's hands, connecting with Knuckles's forehead. Enduro is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Knuckles has managed to free his arm - good work. Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Enduro is pressing down on Knuckles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knuckles is holding on for now. Enduro uses his free foot to push down on Knuckles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knuckles. Enduro punishing his opponent with strikes. Knuckles is bucking up trying to escape but Enduro cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Enduro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Knuckles has worked his arm free - good work by Knuckles!
Enduro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knuckles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Enduro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. 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 Mr Enduro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Johnny Knuckles's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Knuckles lands with a straight right. Enduro didn't see that one coming. Knuckles is looking to clinch but Enduro is avoiding it.
Knuckles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Enduro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knuckles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Enduro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knuckles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckles clinches up against the cage. Enduro prevents the takedown attempt.
Enduro prevents the takedown attempt.
Knuckles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Enduro prevents it.
Mr Enduro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knuckles. Enduro has Knuckles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knuckles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Enduro goes for a takedown attempt but Knuckles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knuckles tries to clinch up. Enduro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Enduro wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knuckles trying to control from the bottom.
Enduro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Knuckles is looking to get to half guard. Enduro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Enduro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Knuckles is looking to improve his position but Enduro isn't that keen on the idea. Knuckles is trying to stand. Enduro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knuckles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Enduro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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. Knuckles holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Enduro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Knuckles is wriggling around trying to escape.
Enduro is working for a guillotine from mount but Knuckles frees his head quite easily.
Enduro breaks from Knuckles's wrist control and lands an elbow. Enduro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Enduro scoring with strikes but Knuckles is staying in there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Enduro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Knuckles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Enduro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Knuckles is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Knuckles and Enduro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Knuckles can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knuckles taking a bit of punishment here - Enduro scoring with strikes. Enduro working the ground and pound but Knuckles is defending the strikes. Knuckles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Enduro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Enduro. Enduro wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment. Enduro keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. Enduro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Knuckles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Enduro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Knuckles's back instead. Knuckles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Enduro's guard. Nice work there by Knuckles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Knuckles wants to control from the top but Enduro keeps moving. Enduro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Enduro fails with the takedown and Knuckles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Enduro's guard. Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard. Enduro moves into full guard.
Knuckles trying to control but Enduro is working from the bottom. Enduro wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Johnny Knuckles's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Knuckles moves into the clinch. Enduro tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position. Enduro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knuckles regains guard.
Knuckles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enduro is one step ahead there. Enduro tries to free his leg and advance position but Knuckles is retaining full guard. Enduro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Enduro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knuckles dives on top into guard. Enduro is looking to sweep but instead, Knuckles has passed into half guard.
Enduro is refusing to be controlled, as Knuckles sits in half guard. Enduro wants to improve his position but Knuckles is controlling well.
Enduro is looking to get back to full guard here but Knuckles has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knuckles trying to control but he's not successful this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Enduro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Enduro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Knuckles pulls his head out easily. Mr Enduro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Knuckles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Enduro is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Knuckles wants to control but Enduro is keeping him busy. Knuckles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Enduro regains full guard. Nicely done. Enduro wants to improve his position but instead Knuckles has moved into half guard.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Enduro keeps working. Enduro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Knuckles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Enduro pushes Knuckles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Enduro. Knuckles regains half guard. Enduro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Enduro wants to pass the guard but Knuckles is defending well. Enduro working the head and body with strikes. Knuckles is controlling Enduro's trapped leg to prevent Enduro from advancing to side control. Enduro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Knuckles is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Enduro moves into full mount! Knuckles won't be happy about that! Enduro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Knuckles has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Knuckles! Enduro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knuckles has picked Enduro up and slammed him! Enduro can't keep hold of the triangle and Knuckles manages to pass to side control! A lull in the action here. Enduro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Knuckles lands strikes from half guard. Knuckles wants to pass to mount but Enduro is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Enduro showed his dominance in that final round. I think Enduro 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Enduro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Snapfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zukic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 50 cent - Many man. Bobby Snapfish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Snapfish! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Snapfish tries to clinch up. Snapfish shoots in looking for a takedown. Zukic tries to sprawl out of it but Snapfish keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zukic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Snapfish looks for a takedown but Zukic sprawls well. Zukic closes the distance looking to clinch and Snapfish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A knee to the head by Zukic.
Zukic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snapfish blocks it with crossed arms. Snapfish wants a takedown but no success here.
Amir Zukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Snapfish. Zukic is pressed up against the cage. Snapfish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zukic down to the mat. Zukic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Snapfish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Zukic throws a head kick that half lands.
Snapfish fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zukic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Zukic goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Snapfish clinches but Zukic breaks the clinch and Zukic counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Snapfish is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Amir Zukic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coug Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Altschuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's entrance music is Got Milf. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Altschuler's choice of entrance music: Extreme Ways - Moby. The key to victory for Coug Hunter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coug Hunter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Altschuler! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altschuler moves away. A combination from Hunter does no damage. Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Altschuler pushes him off. Altschuler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter. Altschuler scores with a takedown into Hunter's guard. Altschuler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Altschuler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Altschuler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Altschuler throwing strikes but missing. Altschuler works over Hunter with some ground and pound from guard. Altschuler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Altschuler pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Altschuler wants to pass the guard but Hunter is defending well. Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunter is working hard here to advance position. Altschuler decides to stand up. Coug Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Altschuler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hunter pinned against the cage. Hunter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Altschuler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Altschuler passes to full mount! Altschuler throwing strikes here but Hunter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hunter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Altschuler sits in half guard. Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Altschuler looking to pass the guard. Altschuler postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunter is on top in guard.
Altschuler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Altschuler looks gassed! Hunter wants to control from the top but Altschuler keeps moving. Hunter 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Altschuler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Altschuler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hunter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Altschuler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hunter's back instead. I really don't envy Hunter right now.
Hunter just trying to survive but Altschuler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Altschuler lands strikes to the head. Altschuler not allowing Hunter to control his hands. Hunter is trying to break free.
Hunter breaks Altschuler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Altschuler is on top in guard.
Altschuler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunter has escaped and now he's on top! Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Altschuler is retaining full guard. Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Altschuler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Altschuler working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Altschuler looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hunter slips nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Altschuler dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Altschuler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Altschuler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Altschuler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Altschuler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hunter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Altschuler punching from mount but Hunter doing a good job of avoiding damage. Altschuler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Hunter wants to hold on but Altschuler pushes him away. Altschuler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Altschuler is breathing heavily. Hunter regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunter trying to control here.
Altschuler is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Altschuler is working away from the top position though. Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Altschuler is one step ahead there. Hunter keeping full guard, as Altschuler tries to pass.
That's two 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. Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Altschuler is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Altschuler is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Altschuler in his tracks.
It looks like Matthew Altschuler has been cut. Hunter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot. Hunter misses with a looping left. Altschuler gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Altschuler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Altschuler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunter wants to control but Altschuler is keeping busy.
Hunter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hunter wants to control but Altschuler is keeping busy and won't allow it. Altschuler wants to stand up but Hunter has a hold of him and won't allow it. Altschuler is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position. Hunter has a hand on Altschuler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Altschuler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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. Altschuler controlling the position easily from mount. Hunter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Altschuler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Altschuler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hunter is trying to escape the mount.
Hunter regains half guard. Altschuler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hunter is refusing to be controlled, as Altschuler sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coug Hunter dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Matthew Altschuler's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Altschuler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Horrible takedown by Altschuler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad. A combination from Hunter does no damage. Hunter cracks a nice hook into Altschuler's ribs. Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hunter throws a series of punches but Altschuler moves out of range. Hunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Hunter fails with the takedown and Altschuler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hunter's guard now. Both fighters are 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! Altschuler stops Hunter from standing up. Altschuler trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom. Hunter is trying to keep Altschuler in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. Altschuler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Altschuler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now. Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Altschuler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Altschuler thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Altschuler pushes him off. Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Altschuler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hunter scores with a jab to the body. Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Altschuler. Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Altschuler swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Altschuler has closed the distance and engaged Hunter in a clinch.
Altschuler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target. Hunter throws a right hand that Altschuler ducks under and follows up with a left that Altschuler also avoids with ease. Altschuler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunter sprawls well initially but Altschuler persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Altschuler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunter is just riding it out for now. Altschuler eventually gives up the hold. Altschuler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Hunter 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. Hunter throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matthew Altschuler has got the better of the ground game so far. Altschuler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Altschuler passes Hunter's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Altschuler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Altschuler is working for an americana but Hunter has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Altschuler was thinking about the submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Altschuler looking to pass the guard. Altschuler wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard. Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Altschuler is one step ahead there. Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunter working for a triangle but Altschuler defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Coug Hunter showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hunter 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coug Hunter!
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