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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Muntz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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190 lbs
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180 cm
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Boucher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Muntz! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muntz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boucher. Nelson Muntz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boucher swats him away and circles back towards the center. Muntz staying out of range there. Boucher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muntz.
Boucher misses with a looping left. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A big right from Boucher misses. Boucher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boucher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muntz.
Boucher swings for the body but Muntz moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muntz is defended easily by Boucher. Muntz throws a right and a left that both miss. Boucher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boucher walks into a jab. Muntz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boucher. Boucher misses with a wild body shot. Muntz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muntz throws a series of punches but Boucher moves out of range. A combination from Muntz does no damage. A shot to de liver by Boucher. Beautiful body shot. Muntz looks gassed! Muntz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boucher. Boucher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Muntz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boucher misses with a body shot.
Boucher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muntz at a distance.
Boucher stuffs the takedown. Boucher throws a body punch but Muntz moves out of range. Boucher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muntz. Muntz throws a right and a left that Boucher avoids nicely. Boucher is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boucher takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses. Boucher misses with a series of wild punches.
Muntz doesn't manage to clinch there - Boucher circles away.
Boucher throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Nelson Muntz has been cut. Muntz misses with the combination.
Boucher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muntz's head backwards. Boucher misses with a wild body shot. Muntz dives in and grabs Boucher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boucher pushes down on Muntz's head and hops out. Bob Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Muntz. Muntz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Boucher moves into range and throws a lovely three punch 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! Muntz slips a jab from Boucher. A telegraphed right hand from Boucher misses the target. Muntz leaves Boucher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Muntz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Boucher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A jab from Boucher misses. Muntz instigates a clinch. Muntz working some nice short punches in the clinch. Muntz is working Boucher over against the cage. Muntz breaks the clinch.
Muntz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boucher. Boucher misses with a body shot.
Muntz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boucher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Boucher throws out a powerful jab. Muntz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Boucher. That snapped Muntz's head back.
A lazy left from Boucher finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boucher dodges the punch combination from Muntz.
Boucher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away. Boucher throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boucher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Muntz misses with a wild combination.
Muntz checks a low kick from Boucher. Boucher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muntz. Boucher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muntz moves away. A decent looking body kick lands there for Muntz. Muntz throws a combination that misses and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand! Muntz throws a series of punches but Boucher avoids them all with ease. The fighters circling - Boucher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Muntz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Muntz throws a leg kick but Boucher sees it coming and checks it nicely. Some wild striking there from Muntz.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boucher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Muntz slips a straight right by Boucher. Boucher misses with a body shot.
Boucher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Muntz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Boucher throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Muntz has a takedown stuffed. Boucher throws a body punch but Muntz moves out of range. Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch but Boucher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Muntz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boucher defends it nicely. Boucher doesn't manage to clinch there - Muntz circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boucher throws a looping overhand right but Muntz ducks down to avoid it. Boucher waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Muntz. Muntz lands a head shot. Boucher takes a body punch but keeps moving. 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 Bob Boucher will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nelson Muntz's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muntz throws a series of strikes that have Boucher backpedaling.
Muntz throws a right and a left that both miss. Boucher takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses. Boucher throws a shot from downtown. Muntz moves away and avoids it. Muntz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boucher throws out the jab. Boucher throws a looping overhand right but Muntz ducks down to avoid it. Muntz misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Boucher misses. Muntz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Muntz.
It looks like Bob Boucher has been cut. Boucher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Nelson Muntz seems to be getting the better of the standup. Boucher throws a leg kick that is checked and Muntz counters with a shoot takedown. Boucher fights it but they end up in guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This has been an exciting period of action! Muntz cracks Boucher with a solid left hand. Muntz thows a big elbow that misses. Boucher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boucher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Muntz controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boucher has his foot on Muntz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muntz works his way back into a safe position though. Muntz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Boucher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Muntz advances to half guard. Muntz is looking for a kimura but Boucher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muntz to get the leverage. Muntz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Boucher is defending against the submission attempts here by Muntz.
Muntz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Muntz thows a huge punch but Boucher dodges it nicely.
Muntz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Muntz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boucher's head. Muntz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Boucher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muntz on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Muntz tries to clinch but Boucher moves out of range. Nelson Muntz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Muntz misses with a double jab
and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muntz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Boucher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from Boucher. Muntz avoids the body shot from Boucher.
Boucher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muntz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boucher. Boucher throws a lazy right hand but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Muntz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muntz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boucher. Muntz shoots in and drives through. Boucher sprawls well. Boucher pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Muntz drops his hands momentarily and Boucher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Muntz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boucher is fending him off so far but Muntz persists. Nope, Boucher circles away and we're back to standing. Muntz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boucher finds it's way round the side to connect with Muntz's head. Boucher looks to land a combination but Muntz avoids it well. Muntz fails with a takedown attempt. Bob Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Muntz. Excellent takedown into side control there by Boucher.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boucher throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Muntz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Boucher stalling away here and it's allowed Muntz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Boucher throws a strike but Muntz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Muntz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muntz tries to bum rush Boucher with a series of wild strikes but Boucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Boucher misses with a wild body shot. Boucher thows a body shot but no joy. Muntz works over Boucher's head and body with a nice combination. Boucher misses with a hook. Boucher shoots for a double leg takedown but Muntz sprawls well. He's pushed Boucher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Muntz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boucher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muntz. Muntz obviously looking to wear him down.
Muntz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Boucher dodges the punch combination from Muntz.
Boucher misses with a hook. Muntz tries to bum rush Boucher with a series of wild strikes but Boucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Muntz moves in looking to clinch but Boucher pushes him off. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Boucher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Boucher swings and misses with a shot to the body and Muntz counters with a three punch combo that has Boucher backing up. Boucher nods at Muntz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muntz wants to clinch and Boucher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boucher thuds a left hand into Muntz's body. A thudding body kick lands there by Muntz!
Muntz shoots in but no luck this time. A combination from Boucher does no damage. Muntz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boucher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boucher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muntz misses with a series of wild punches.
Boucher looks to throw the jab but Muntz is out of range. Boucher misses the body punch and Muntz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Muntz looks to land a combination but Boucher avoids it well. Muntz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muntz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boucher circles away quickly and effectively. Muntz walks into a left hand.
That's two 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. Boucher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muntz. Muntz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boucher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Muntz throws a right and a left that Boucher avoids nicely. Boucher slips a jab and a cross from Muntz.
Muntz tries to bum rush Boucher with a series of wild strikes but Boucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Boucher with a body punch. A glancing blow. Muntz misses with the combination.
Boucher misses with a hook to the body
and Muntz counters with a two punch combo. Muntz misses with a few strikes there.
Muntz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boucher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A right-left combo lands from Muntz. Boucher misses with a body shot.
Muntz gets the takedown into side control. Boucher is looking for a sweep. Muntz trying to control the action but Boucher is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Muntz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Muntz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boucher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Muntz's guard! Nice work there by Boucher! Boucher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muntz is keeping the position for now. Muntz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Muntz has control of Boucher's left arm, preventing Boucher from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Muntz keeping moving, preventing Boucher from controlling successfully. Boucher trying to move into half guard but instead Muntz has managed to sweep! Muntz stands up and waves to Boucher to follow him. Muntz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boucher's waist but Boucher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muntz off to one side. Bob Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Muntz. Boucher just misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! Nelson Muntz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Muntz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Muntz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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