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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grease Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaun Fitzpatrick has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grease Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lightning as he avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lightning.
Lightning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lightning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lightning is looking for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lightning to get the leverage.
Lightning seems to be looking for submissions.
Lightning is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fitzpatrick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lightning is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzpatrick desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fitzpatrick gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lightning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lightning passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lightning is trying to control. Fitzpatrick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitzpatrick is trying to maintain the position but Lightning is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitzpatrick gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Lightning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzpatrick is keeping the position for now.
Lightning drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzpatrick manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lightning has Fitzpatrick in his guard.
Fitzpatrick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning gets the takedown into side control.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lightning's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lightning is working for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitzpatrick gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lightning really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fitzpatrick stands up from mount. Strange move.
Fitzpatrick cracks the inside of Lightning's front leg.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that Lightning ducks under and follows up with a left that Lightning also avoids with ease.
Fitzpatrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lightning counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fitzpatrick!
Lightning moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fitzpatrick has worked his arm free - good work by Fitzpatrick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fitzpatrick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lightning but great work by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lightning!
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the head.
Lightning in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fitzpatrick content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Fitzpatrick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lightning can't escape the position.
Lightning is bucking up trying to escape but Fitzpatrick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lightning.
Fitzpatrick manages to get back to half guard.
Lightning is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lightning is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Lightning is working for a submission of some sort.
Fitzpatrick is trying to maintain the position but Lightning is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lightning is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Fitzpatrick is looking to control Lightning's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzpatrick avoid being mounted?
Fitzpatrick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick pulls Lightning in close to prevent any damage.
Lightning postures up.
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.
Lightning looking to pass the guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to keep Lightning in close.
Lightning postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fitzpatrick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lightning, into his guard.
Lightning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzpatrick stands up and waves to Lightning to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning blocks a head kick by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Lightning counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lightning drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lightning jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fitzpatrick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzpatrick is on top in guard.
Lightning working for a triangle but Fitzpatrick defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lightning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Lightning keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Grease Lightning will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lightning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lightning closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lightning tries for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Lightning postures up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Shaun Fitzpatrick just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt
and Lightning counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fitzpatrick's guard now.
Lightning is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzpatrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzpatrick has escaped and now he's on top!
Fitzpatrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fitzpatrick has picked Lightning up and slammed him! Lightning can't keep hold of the triangle and Fitzpatrick manages to pass to side control!
Fitzpatrick lands a few punches from side control.
Lightning is trying to improve his position.
Fitzpatrick is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lightning will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice forearm strike.
Lightning tries to improve position but can't.
Fitzpatrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lightning keeps working.
Lightning can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up
and Lightning counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzpatrick didn't expect that.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Lightningis looking to pass into half guard but Fitzpatrick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fitzpatrick is in guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzpatrick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fitzpatrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning looking for a sweep. Not yet Lightning, not yet.
Lightning is looking to sweep but instead, Fitzpatrick has passed into half guard.
Lightning looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick lands strikes from half guard.
Lightning knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitzpatrick on the ground.
It looks like Fitzpatrick is going to stand back up.
Fitzpatrick thows a huge punch but Lightning dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lightning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fitzpatrick shoots and misses
and Lightning counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzpatrick didn't expect that.
Lightning is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzpatrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzpatrick has escaped and now he's on top!
Lightning has his foot on Fitzpatrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzpatrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Lightning has his foot on Fitzpatrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzpatrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Lightning looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fitzpatrick passes into half guard.
Fitzpatrick stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lightning to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grease Lightning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lightning 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grease Lightning!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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