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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bilal Vinsson (ranked 3752 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Colton Northwood (ranked 358 p4p, 382 weight class). Bilal Vinsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bilal Vinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colton Northwood!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Northwood shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vinsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Northwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Northwood preventing the sweep.
Northwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinsson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northwood 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.
Northwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vinsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Northwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Northwood wants to pass the guard but Vinsson is keeping the position.
Vinsson looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vinsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Northwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been hearing reports that Vinsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bilal Vinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Vinsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Vinsson as Northwood shoots in.
It looked like Vinsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Northwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson throws the left hand but Northwood avoids the punch easily.
Vinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vinsson misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Vinsson misses.
Northwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Northwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Northwood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vinsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Northwood is in Vinsson's guard.
Northwood postures up.
Vinsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northwood is one step ahead there.
Northwood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Northwood trying to control but Vinsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson trying to keep a closed guard but Northwood is proving a slippery customer.
Northwood is fighting to break Vinsson's control of his arms but Vinsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Northwood is pushing down on Vinsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vinsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Northwood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Northwood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vinsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Northwood is trying to work for a kimura but Vinsson is defending well.
Northwood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four 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.
Vinsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Northwood.
Northwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vinsson moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Northwood trying to control but Vinsson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colton Northwood will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vinsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Northwood is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Northwood.
A quick step to the side and Vinsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinsson lands with a good body shot.
Vinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northwood moves away.
Northwood feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Vinsson does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Vinsson.
Vinsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Northwood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bilal Vinsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Northwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Northwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinsson is looking to wear down Northwood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vinsson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinsson swinging wildly here.
Vinsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Northwood misses.
Bilal Vinsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vinsson looks to throw the jab but Northwood is out of range.
Vinsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Northwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Northwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinsson.
Vinsson takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinsson. Northwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Northwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vinsson throws a series of punches but Northwood moves out of range.
Northwood is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinsson throws a right and a left that Northwood avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Vinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Northwood throws a hook to the side of Vinsson's head but Vinsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vinsson tries to sprawl but Northwood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northwood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Northwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northwood is trying to control. Vinsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Northwood trying to control the pace.
Northwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vinsson keeps working.
Vinsson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson is refusing to be controlled, as Northwood sits in half guard.
Vinsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Northwood controlling from the top position.
Vinsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Northwood defends well.
Northwood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vinsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Northwood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vinsson pulls Northwood in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vinsson throws a series of punches but Northwood avoids them all with ease.
Vinsson misses with a wild body shot.
Vinsson connects with a looping right hand.
Northwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Vinsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Northwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vinsson throws a nice looking combination but Northwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinsson.
Vinsson throws a right hand that Northwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Northwood also avoids with ease.
Northwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vinsson with a body shot.
Vinsson takes a swing at Northwood's ribcage but misses.
Northwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilal Vinsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vinsson ducks under a wild hook from Northwood.
Northwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northwood lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Northwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinsson doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinsson. Northwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinsson moves out of range as Northwood strikes.
A quick step to the side and Vinsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinsson thuds a left hand into Northwood's body.
Vinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinsson throws a nice looking combination but Northwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Northwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Northwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinsson looks to land a combination but Northwood avoids it well.
Vinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinsson.
Vinsson misses with a two punch combination.
Northwood drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vinsson defends it well.
Vinsson throws a nice looking combination but Northwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Vinsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Northwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinsson doesn't seem phased though.
Vinsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northwood.
Vinsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Northwood.
Northwood misses the jab.
Vinsson throws an overhand right that lands on Northwood's shoulder, as Northwood tries to avoid the shot.
Northwood with a hook.
Northwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinsson.
Northwood feints the counter takedown.
Vinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Northwood moves away.
Vinsson misses with a body shot.
Vinsson catches Northwood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Northwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinsson tries to bum rush Northwood with a series of wild strikes but Northwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bilal Vinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Vinsson both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Northwood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northwood misses with a takedown attempt - Vinsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Northwood ducks right into an uppercut from Vinsson.
Northwood throws a series of strikes that have Vinsson backpedaling.
Vinsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vinsson throws a body punch but Northwood moves out of range.
Northwood misses with a straight right.
Vinsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinsson throws a series of punches but Northwood avoids them all with ease.
Vinsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vinsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vinsson duly obliges.
Vinsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Northwood slips a jab and a cross from Vinsson.
Vinsson throws a nice looking combination but Northwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinsson tests Northwood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Northwood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vinsson misses with a shot to the body
and Northwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Northwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Northwood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Northwood wants to pass the guard but Vinsson is keeping the position.
Northwood trying to control but Vinsson is working from the bottom.
Vinsson trying to control the position.
Northwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northwood scoring with some ground and pound.
Northwood looking to pass the guard.
Northwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Northwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinsson is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colton Northwood.
I think Northwood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Colton Northwood!
Colton Northwood bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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