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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupac Saulnier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupac Saulnier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saulnier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ketchum avoids it really well and circles away.
Ketchum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saulnier fails with the takedown.
Saulnier looks to land a left hand but Ketchum moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saulnier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ketchum ducks under a wild hook from Saulnier.
No joy there for Ketchum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Saulnier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ash Ketchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ketchum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saulnier circles away quickly and effectively.
Saulnier looks to land a right hand but Ketchum moved out of range.
Saulnier throws the left hand but Ketchum avoids the punch easily.
Ketchum blocks a head kick by Saulnier.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saulnier works the jab nicely.
Tupac Saulnier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saulnier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ketchum but Ketchum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tupac Saulnier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saulnier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ketchum's guard.
Saulnier is breathing heavily.
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!
Ketchum wants to get back to his feet but Saulnier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ketchum wants to sweep but no luck.
Saulnier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saulnier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ketchum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saulnier is one step ahead there.
Ketchum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saulnier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ketchum is tightening it up a little... Saulnier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Saulnier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Saulnier taps out! nice BJJ there by Ketchum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ash Ketchum!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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