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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between todd labod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Mcnichol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcnichol's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Back in Black. Drew Mcnichol will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, todd labod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Mcnichol!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
labod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like todd labod has been cut.
labod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcnichol defends it nicely.
Mcnichol cracks labod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcnichol throws a series of punches but labod avoids them all with ease.
A shot to de liver by Mcnichol. Beautiful body shot.
labod is breathing heavily.
Mcnichol digs a good hook to labod's body.
labod slips a jab and a cross from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands a nice looking kick to the body. labod takes a step back to recover.
Mcnichol drops labod with a nice combination! Mcnichol dives into labod's guard, looking to finish!
Mcnichol wants to stand but labod has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcnichol gets to his feet - labod follows without any prompting.
labod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnichol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but labod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
labod slips a jab and a cross from Mcnichol.
Jab, jab by Mcnichol - just one landing.
Mcnichol misses with a double jab.
Mcnichol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcnichol scores with a nice right hand.
labod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mcnichol lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcnichol scores with a shot to the body.
Mcnichol lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcnichol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcnichol lands a nice hook to labod's body. labod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcnichol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcnichol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches labod on the side of the head.
Mcnichol stuffs the takedown attempt from labod. labod gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mcnichol finds it's target.
A solid body kick from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcnichol scores with a shot to the body.
Mcnichol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcnichol throws a front kick that sends labod stumbling back into the cage.
Mcnichol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcnichol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
labod shoots in for a double leg but Mcnichol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for todd labod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnichol scores with a nice strike.
Mcnichol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcnichol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcnichol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. labod doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
labod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcnichol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to labod's calf.
A right-left combo lands from Mcnichol.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for labod. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
labod tries to clinch but Mcnichol is having none of it.
Mcnichol keeps labod at a distance using the push kick.
Mcnichol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
labod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcnichol lunges at labod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by labod's hand.
Mcnichol cracks labod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
labod could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcnichol lands a really nice looking cross but labod seems unphased.
labod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcnichol misses the target.
labod shoots in for a double leg but Mcnichol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
labod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcnichol cracks labod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mcnichol scores with a spinning back kick!
Mcnichol throws a series of strikes that have labod backpedaling.
Mcnichol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
labod looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mcnichol looks to throw the jab but labod is out of range.
Horrible takedown by labod or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcnichol which made him look bad.
Mcnichol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
labod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcnichol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten labod somewhat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
labod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mcnichol lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Mcnichol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on todd labod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
labod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcnichol throws a one two combo.
labod dodges the punch combination from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol throws a series of punches but labod avoids them all with ease.
labod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcnichol counters with a three punch combo that has labod backing up. labod nods at Mcnichol to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcnichol.
Jab from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol cracks a nice hook into labod's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcnichol jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcnichol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. labod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcnichol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by labod misses
and Mcnichol counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcnichol lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
labod plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mcnichol swinging wilding here.
labod misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Mcnichol finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mcnichol throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
labod will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
labod tries to clinch up but Mcnichol circles away and keeps his distance.
labod tries to land a front kick but Mcnichol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Mcnichol.
Drew Mcnichol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcnichol lands a front kick.
Mcnichol lands a really nice looking cross but labod seems unphased.
labod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcnichol but Mcnichol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcnichol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
labod walks into a straight right hand from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol throws out a powerful jab.
labod has his takedown stuffed
and Mcnichol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcnichol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
labod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
labod tries to clinch
and Mcnichol counters with a series of strikes. labod will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcnichol gets caught flat footed, as labod shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
labod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
labod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcnichol's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcnichol keeping moving, preventing labod from controlling successfully.
Mcnichol is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst labod is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
labod stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcnichol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcnichol is working an open guard so labod takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcnichol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcnichol is working the combinations to good effect here.
labod throws a head kick that misses
enabling Mcnichol to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcnichol scores with a jab to the body.
Mcnichol throws a head kick that labod semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcnichol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
labod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcnichol.
labod shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. labod showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Mcnichol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on todd labod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
labod closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mcnichol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
labod clinches but Mcnichol breaks the clinch
enabling Mcnichol to counter with a crisp jab.
labod with a poor takedown
and labod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcnichol looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Mcnichol.
Mcnichol lands with a hook. labod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mcnichol misses with a few strikes there.
todd labod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcnichol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcnichol throws a right and a left that labod avoids nicely.
labod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcnichol lands a nice shot that snaps labod's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
labod closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
labod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
labod looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcnichol is avoiding damage well.
labod throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
labod tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The strikes coming from labod are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by labod.
labod lands an elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
labod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcnichol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
labod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnichol lands a nice shot that snaps labod's head back.
labod throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcnichol was covering up waiting for the punch and labod finishes the takedown easily into guard.
labod looking to sit in guard and control but Mcnichol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
labod is trying to keep Mcnichol in close.
Drew Mcnichol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcnichol tries to stand but labod is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
labod throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mcnichol gets to his feet. labod looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
labod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcnichol but Mcnichol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
labod misses with a takedown attempt - Mcnichol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for todd labod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcnichol punishes labod's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcnichol tries to bum rush labod with a series of wild strikes but labod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcnichol thuds his shin into the meat of labod's side.
labod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
labod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
todd labod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcnichol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Mcnichol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcnichol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Mcnichol!
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