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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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183 cm
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193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Bridge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
Bridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Builder's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Builder misses the target.
Builder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bridge avoids it really well and circles away.
Builder throws a leg kick
and Bridge counters with a thumping low kick.
Builder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridge counters with an inside leg kick.
John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Builder.
Builder shoots and misses
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Builder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bridge counters with a two punch combo.
Builder misses with a hook. Bridge ducked under it nicely.
Builder tries for a takedown but Bridge circles away easily
and Bridge counters with a leg kick.
Builder looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder fails with the takedown
and Bridge counters with a good low kick that Builder was not able to check.
John Bridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bridge works over Builder's head and body with a nice combination.
Builder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bridge.
Builder shoots and misses
and Bridge counters with a thumping low kick.
Builder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bridge. Bridge obviously looking to wear him down.
Bridge scores with a head kick.
It looks like Bob Builder has been cut.
Bridge lands with a kick to the temple. Builder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Builder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Builder is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bridge is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Builder.
A low kick from Builder misses
and Bridge counters with a head kick. That will keep Builder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Builder shoots and misses
and Bridge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Builder's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Bridge.
Bridge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bridge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bridge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bridge!
A solid body kick from Bridge.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bridge.
Good exchange - Bridge coming out on top.
Builder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bridge scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bridge scores with a head kick.
Bridge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Builder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bridge.
Bridge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Builder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Bridge.
Builder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bob Builder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Builder misses with a takedown
and Bridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Builder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridge.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridge.
Builder takes one on the button.
Bridge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bridge lands with a kick to the temple. Builder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Builder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Builder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bridge counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bridge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Builder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bridge.
Builder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bridge.
Builder misses with a hook.
Builder looks to land a left hand but Bridge moved out of range nicely.
Builder has his takedown stuffed
and Bridge counters with a nice leg kick.
Bridge slips under a jab.
Builder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bridge thumps Builder with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Builder might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bridge has got the better of the exchanges.
Bridge throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
John Bridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bridge delivers a nice body kick.
Builder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bridge!
A left and a right from Bridge both land. Nice combination.
Bridge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
John Bridge is winning the standup battle so far.
Builder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bridge counters with a three punch combo that has Builder backing up. Builder nods at Bridge to acknowledge the strikes.
Bridge lands with a nice combination. Builder backs away looking to recover.
Bridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bridge lands with a slapping head kick.
Bridge lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge lands with a kick to the temple. Builder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bridge scores with a four punch combination!
Builder misses with a takedown
and Bridge counters with a two punch combo.
John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Builder.
Builder misses with a leg kick
and Bridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bridge ducks under a wild hook from Builder.
Bridge is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot by Bridge.
Bridge looks to land a combination. Builder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bridge scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bridge.
Bridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Builder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bridge.
Builder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bridge can pounce on him.
A low kick from Builder misses
and Bridge makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Builder really felt that one!
Bridge lands a head kick!
Builder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Builder with a poor takedown
and Bridge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Builder's knee momentarily.
Builder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Builder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bridge.
Bridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Builder's calf.
Bridge lands a high kick!
Bridge goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bridge lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridge looks to land a combination. Builder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Builder has his takedown stuffed
and Bridge counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bridge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Builder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bridge keeps Builder at a distance using the push kick.
Builder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Builder lands the left hand.
Builder shoots and misses
and Bridge counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bridge connects with a high kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bridge.
Bridge cracks Builder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Builder throws a leg kick
and Bridge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bridge stalks Builder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Builder's face. Builder staggers backwards, shaken.
Builder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Builder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Builder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Builder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bridge can pounce on him.
Builder misses with a hook to the body
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Builder tries for a takedown but Bridge circles away easily
and Bridge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bridge lands a really nice looking cross but Builder seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bridge.
Bridge stalks Builder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Builder's face. Builder staggers backwards, shaken.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bridge.
Bridge is looking to slow Builder down with leg kicks.
Builder swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bridge to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bridge.
Builder throws a leg kick
and Bridge counters with a series of strikes. Builder will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bridge. That's going to slow Builder down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Builder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder misses with a looping right.
Bridge is looking to slow Builder down with leg kicks.
Bridge lands a jab-cross combination.
Bridge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bridge.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt
and Bridge counters with a leg kick.
John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Builder.
Bridge lands a head kick. Builder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bridge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Builder.
Builder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Builder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridge counters with an outside leg kick.
Bridge throws a series of strikes that have Builder backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridge connects with a solid leg kick.
Builder throws a shot from downtown. Bridge moves away and avoids it.
Bridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Bridge.
Bridge connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bridge clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Builder's cut.
That's time! Bridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Builder misses with a takedown
and Bridge counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Builder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bridge throws a head kick that Builder semi-blocks.
Builder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Builder fails with the takedown
and Bridge counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bridge.
Builder is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bridge lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Builder misses with a body shot
and Bridge counters with a two punch combo.
Bridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Builder can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder misses with a hook to the body
and Bridge counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Builder is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Builder misses with a takedown
and Bridge counters with a head kick.
Builder is rocked!
John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Builder.
Bridge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Builder misses with a hook.
Bridge lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Bridge.
Bridge connects with a high kick.
Bridge throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Builder fails with the takedown
and Bridge counters with a solid body kick.
Bridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Builder is still on wobbly legs! Can Bridge finish him?
Bridge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Builder seems to have recovered his senses.
Bridge thumps Builder with a low kick.
Bridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bridge.
Builder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bridge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Builder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bridge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bridge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Builder.
Bridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Bridge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Bridge. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bridge.
Builder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bridge slips under a jab from Builder.
Builder throws a leg kick
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder throws out a loose jab but Bridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Builder.
Builder misses with a hook. Bridge ducked under it nicely.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt
and Bridge counters with a good, hard body kick but Builder shrugs it off.
Bridge throws a nice head kick!
Bridge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Builder tries for a takedown but Bridge circles away easily
and Bridge counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Builder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bridge.
Builder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bridge counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bridge had his way with Bob Builder in that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Builder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A good leg kick by Bridge.
Bridge cracks Builder with a good jab.
Builder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bridge's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bridge duly obliges.
Builder shoots and misses
and Bridge counters with a body kick that stops Builder in his tracks momentarily.
Builder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridge counters with a left and a right that stings Builder.
Builder throws a lazy right hand but Bridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Builder misses with a takedown
and Bridge counters with a thumping low kick.
John Bridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Builder.
Builder is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge throws a one two combo.
Bridge lands a two punch combo.
Bridge throws a head kick that Builder semi-blocks.
Builder looks to land a left hand but Bridge moved out of range nicely.
Bridge throws a combination. Builder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Builder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Bridge's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bridge duly obliges.
Builder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bridge can pounce on him.
John Bridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Builder with a poor takedown
and Bridge counters with a leg kick.
Bridge cracks the inside of Builder's front leg.
Bridge throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Bridge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridge slips a jab from Builder.
Bridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bridge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bridge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Builder gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridge counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bridge.
Bridge lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Builder tries for a takedown but Bridge circles away easily
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Builder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bridge throws a combination. Builder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridge works over Builder's head and body with a nice combination.
Bridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridge scores with a head kick.
Builder tries for a takedown but Bridge circles away easily
and Bridge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Builder's knee momentarily.
Bridge lands a jab-cross combination.
Builder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bridge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bridge!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:40
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:40
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bridge!
John Bridge is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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