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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eleandor Stubbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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199 cm
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210 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eleandor Stubbs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rufus Dragon! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stubbs scores with a takedown into Dragon's guard. Dragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stubbs passes into half guard.
Dragon wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Dragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Stubbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stubbs has managed to get both his arms back between Dragon's legs - danger averted. Stubbs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stubbs gets to his feet. Dragon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Stubbs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stubbs trying to control the action but Dragon is working from the bottom. Stubbs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dragon manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dragon has his hands clasped together around Stubbs's back. He's all about the action. Stubbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Dragon is looking to control Stubbs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dragon avoid being mounted? Stubbs moves into full mount! Dragon won't be happy about that! Stubbs wants to control the pace but Dragon is squirming around nicely. Stubbs scoring with strikes but Dragon is staying in there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stubbs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stubbs trying to control but he's not successful this time. Stubbs is really struggling to control Dragon but he's trying to hold on to the position. Dragon is looking to improve his position but Stubbs isn't that keen on the idea. Dragon tries to control Stubbs's body but Stubbs pushes him off. Dragon squirms to his side and now Stubbs has his back! Stubbs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
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. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dragon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Stubbs looking to hold on to the position here but Dragon rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Stubbs lands with a shot to the body. Dragon looks gassed! Dragon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stubbs counters with a nice double leg into guard. Stubbs stands and throws Dragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Stubbs controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eleandor Stubbs dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragon tries to clinch but Stubbs moves away and Stubbs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Stubbs wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving. Dragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dragon is looking to sweep but instead, Stubbs has passed into half guard.
Stubbs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Stubbs wants to control but Dragon is keeping him busy. Dragon trying to control but Stubbs postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stubbs is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Stubbs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Stubbs controlling from the full mount. Dragon tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dragon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Dragon is breathing heavily. Dragon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two 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. Stubbs avoids the attempt from Dragon to control. Dragon working to try and regain half guard.
Stubbs stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Dragon tries for a takedown but Stubbs circles away easily and Stubbs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Stubbs content to control rather than advance. Dragon taking some punishment here, with Stubbs in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dragon is staying active underneath Stubbs, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Stubbs moves into full mount! Dragon won't be happy about that! Dragon working to try and regain half guard.
Dragon is just holding on here. Stubbs manages to take his back.
Stubbs looking for the choke from the back.
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. Stubbs wants to control but Dragon manages to buck him off and is now in Stubbs's guard! Nice work there by Dragon! Dragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dragon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stubbs is proving hard to escape from. Dragon trying to control but Stubbs is working from the bottom. Stubbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dragon. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eleandor Stubbs dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragon avoids the body shot from Stubbs.
Stubbs scores a takedown into full mount! Stubbs trying to control but he's not successful this time. Stubbs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Stubbs avoids the attempt from Dragon to control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stubbs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dragon because Stubbs loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stubbs wants to control the pace but Dragon is squirming around nicely. Stubbs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Dragon can't escape the position.
Eleandor Stubbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Stubbs punching from mount but Dragon doing a good job of avoiding damage. Stubbs is landing with some decent strikes but Dragon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Dragon tries to lock up and control but Stubbs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Dragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stubbs wants to take his opponent's back but Dragon doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Stubbs punishing his opponent with strikes. Dragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Dragon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dragon wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Stubbs has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Dragon taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eleandor Stubbs!
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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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