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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toe Licker (ranked 1754 p4p, 1050 weight class) and Bob Michigan (ranked 174 p4p, 109 weight class). The key to victory for Toe Licker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toe Licker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Michigan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licker misses with a body shot.
Licker moves out of range of the strikes.
Licker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Licker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Licker thuds a left hand into Michigan's body.
Michigan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Licker momentarily.
A jab from Michigan misses.
Michigan shoots in for a double leg but Licker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michigan throws a right hand that misses
and Licker counters with a stiff right hand.
Licker swinging wildly here.
Michigan misses the shot to the body.
Michigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Licker misses with an uppercut. Michigan saw that one coming.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michigan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Licker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michigan scrambles back to his feet.
Bob Michigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michigan. Licker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michigan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Licker's head.
Licker moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigan throws a looping overhand right but Licker ducks down to avoid it.
Licker catches Michigan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michigan's coach down at LA FIGHT BARN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michigan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Michigan.
Licker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michigan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michigan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Licker looking to control.
Michigan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Licker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michigan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Licker's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Licker working a defensive guard here.
Michigan throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigan trying to control but Licker is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michigan misses with a body punch
and Licker counters with a nice body shot.
Michigan has a takedown stuffed.
Licker misses with a wild body shot.
Licker lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Michigan or perhaps it was just good defense by Licker, which made it look bad.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan with a nice cross.
Michigan shoots in for a takedown but Licker shows good takedown defense.
Licker lands a slapping body shot.
Toe Licker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michigan lands the left hand.
Michigan misses with a takedown attempt - Licker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker connects with a body shot that sends Michigan's belly button to the back.
Michigan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker throws a right and a left that Michigan avoids nicely.
Michigan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licker.
Licker throwing a counter right hand but Michigan manages to avoid it.
Licker slaps away a takedown attempt from Michigan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Licker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michigan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Licker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michigan can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Michigan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Michigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan digs a right hand underneath Licker's ribcage. Licker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Michigan lands a shot to the body.
Michigan throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Michigan.
Licker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Licker is looking to break free of the clinch but Michigan has double underhooks.
Michigan misses with a punch on the inside.
Michigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Licker working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toe Licker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Michigan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toe Licker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Licker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Michigan at a distance.
Michigan moves into range and clinches up with Licker.
Michigan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Licker after a bit of a struggle.
Michigan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Licker after a bit of a struggle.
Michigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Licker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Licker stops a takedown attempt from Michigan.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Licker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan tries a body shot but Licker blocks it.
Licker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Licker is looking to break free of the clinch but Michigan has double underhooks.
Licker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Michigan.
Michigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michigan lands with a left to the head.
Michigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Licker tries to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling the position.
Michigan lands a body shot.
Bob Michigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Licker is trying to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigan presses Licker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Michigan keeps control of Licker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Michigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Licker blocks a body shot from Michigan.
Licker has had enough of the clinch but Michigan keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Michigan.
Michigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michigan.
Michigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Licker has had enough of the clinch but Michigan keeps him there for the moment.
Michigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Michigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker has had enough of the clinch but Michigan keeps him there for the moment.
Michigan pushes Licker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
Michigan misses with a punch to the body.
Michigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michigan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Michigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Licker.
Michigan misses with a punch to the body.
Michigan lands a shoulder strike.
Michigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Licker's elbow.
Michigan digs a right hand underneath Licker's ribcage. Licker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Michigan - that landed with a thud.
Michigan looking for a takedown.
Michigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michigan.
Michigan can't find room to land a body shot as Licker controls the action.
Michigan can't get the takedown.
Licker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michigan is trying to drag Licker to the mat but Licker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Michigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Michigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Licker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Licker backwards.
Michigan cracks Licker with a nice body shot.
Michigan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Licker prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Michigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Licker stuffs the takedown attempt from Michigan. Michigan gets slowly back to his feet.
Michigan connects with a body shot that sends Licker's belly button to the back.
Michigan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Licker counters with a nice body shot.
Michigan cracks a nice hook into Licker's ribs.
Licker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Licker digs a good hook to Michigan's body.
Michigan misses with a left hand
and Licker counters with a straight right hand.
Licker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michigan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Licker won't be happy with that.
Michigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licker tries to buck Michigan off but Michigan is having none of it.
Michigan moves into full mount!
Michigan controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Michigan tries to control but Licker wriggling away.
Michigan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michigan dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michigan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bob Michigan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michigan lands a big shot there that rocks Licker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Licker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Licker tries to get out of the position.
Michigan controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michigan tries to control but Licker wriggling away.
Michigan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Licker taking shots to the head.
Michigan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Licker is rocked!
Michigan tries to control but Licker wriggling away.
Oh Licker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michigan cracks Licker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Michigan landing strikes from the mount and Licker is in trouble!
Licker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Michigan.
Michigan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Licker defending well though.
Licker seems to have got his legs back now.
Michigan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Michigan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Licker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Michigan is trying to control the action in half guard but Licker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michigan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Michigan is trying to control the action in half guard but Licker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michigan working over Licker with some ground and pound. Licker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Still in half guard, Michigan seems content to control.
Michigan trying to pass the guard but Licker defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michigan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Licker defends it nicely.
Licker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Toe Licker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan drives through with a takedown into Licker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Licker is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Michigan dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Licker showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toe Licker!
Post fight, Toe Licker took to the microphone: 'I LOVE BANGING DUDES. LET ME BANG AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE DA JUMBA. I AM THE MAN IN THIS DIVISION, WITH OR WITHOUT THE BELT IT DONT MATTER I JUST BE BANGING. MR POIRIER KEEP ME ACTIVE SIR'.
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