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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jex Midnight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Brian Rude could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jex Midnight's chin.
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145 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jex Midnight!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midnight gets a takedown into half guard.
Rude is breathing heavily.
Midnight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rude is defending against the submission attempts here by Midnight.
Midnight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rude keeps working.
Midnight is trying to work for a kimura but Rude is defending well.
Midnight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight is looking for a kimura but Rude is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midnight to get the leverage.
Midnight wants to take a breather but Rude is having none of it.
Midnight is looking for a kimura but Rude is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midnight to get the leverage.
Rude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rude tries to get out of the position.
Midnight is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rude doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Midnight.
Midnight wants to free his trapped foot but Rude is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Midnight seems to be working for a kimura but Rude defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midnight is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rude is just riding it out for now. Midnight eventually gives up the hold.
Midnight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midnight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Midnight is working for a submission of some sort.
Midnight seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four 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.
Midnight passes to full mount!
Rude is squirming around, avoiding Midnight's attempts to control the action.
Rude avoids a series of strikes thrown by Midnight.
Midnight sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Midnight sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Midnight thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midnight working for a guillotine from mount but Rude is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jex Midnight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Midnight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Midnight showed some decent athleticism there.
Rude is defending against the submission attempts here by Midnight.
Midnight wants to work for an arm triangle but Rude is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Midnight thows a huge punch but Rude dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midnight is looking for a kimura but Rude is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Midnight to get the leverage.
Midnight is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rude is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jex Midnight!
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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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