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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheBigBlack Thing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna be the Very Best. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, TheBigBlack Thing!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum swinging wilding here.
Ketchum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thing throws a combination that misses
and Ketchum counters with a straight right hand.
TheBigBlack Thing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thing feints and as Ketchum raises his hands in defense, Thing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thing postures up.
Thing gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thing lands the left hand.
Thing misses with a double jab
and Ketchum counters with a nice body shot.
Thing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thing feints and as Ketchum raises his hands in defense, Thing changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thing looks gassed!
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 looking to control.
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ketchum is trying to control the position but Thing postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thing controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum keeping moving, preventing Thing from controlling successfully.
Ketchum wants to stand and escape but Thing is having none of it.
Thing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thing trying to control but Ketchum is working from the bottom.
Ketchum has his foot on Thing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thing works his way back into a safe position though.
Ketchum trying to keep a closed guard but Thing is proving a slippery customer.
Thing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ketchum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ketchum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thing is aware though and is defending well.
Thing thows a big elbow that misses.
Ketchum being controlled here, momentarily.
Thing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thing throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum prevents Thing from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Thing has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thing controlling his opponent.
Ketchum is squirming around, avoiding Thing's attempts to control the action.
Ketchum has given up his back here.
Thing is not going to allow Ketchum to sit and survive in this position.
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.
Thing slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Thing wants to control the position but Ketchum frees himself and scrambles - Thing manages to regain control in side control.
Despite being in the dominant position, TheBigBlack Thing just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thing closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ketchum circles away.
Ketchum throws a series of punches but Thing moves out of range.
Thing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ash Ketchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheBigBlack Thing.
Thing wants to clinch up but Ketchum keeps it at a distance.
Ketchum throws a series of strikes that have Thing backpedaling.
Thing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thing moves into the clinch.
Ketchum tries to pull guard but Thing won't allow it.
Ketchum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thing.
Thing gets control of Ketchum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thing will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TheBigBlack Thing will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thing 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.
Thing prevents Ketchum from getting back to his feet.
Thing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ketchum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thing got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ketchum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thing has managed to get both his arms back between Ketchum's legs - danger averted.
Thing is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thing stopping the sweep attempt from Ketchum.
Thing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ketchum is keeping the position for now.
Thing controlling from the top position.
Ketchum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thing is one step ahead there.
Ketchum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thing is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ketchum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thing defends it easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ketchum stuffs the takedown attempt from Thing. Thing gets slowly back to his feet.
Thing scores a takedown into full mount!
Thing takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ketchum is desperately trying to improve his position but Thing has a good base and remains in mount.
Thing looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thing manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ketchum to take his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Thing is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ketchum trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Ketchum right now.
Ketchum trying to control but not successfully.
Thing is looking for the choke from the back position but Ketchum is controlling his hands well.
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.
Ketchum has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Thing has good solid back control here.
Ketchum is trying to get back to his feet but Thing has full control of the position and if anything, Ketchum has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Thing really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ketchum.
Thing struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thing not allowing Ketchum to control his hands.
Thing is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheBigBlack Thing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thing is defended easily by Ketchum.
Ketchum looks to land a combination but Thing avoids it well.
Thing is looking to clinch but Ketchum is avoiding it.
Thing fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ketchum thuds a left hand into Thing's body.
Ketchum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ketchum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ketchum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thing shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ketchum as he avoids it easily.
Ash Ketchum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheBigBlack Thing.
Thing has a takedown stuffed.
Ketchum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thing shoots for a double leg takedown but Ketchum sprawls well. He's pushed Thing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ketchum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thing.
Thing shoots in for a takedown but Ketchum shows good takedown defense.
Thing tries for a takedown but Ketchum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Thing or perhaps it was just good defense by Ketchum which made him look bad.
Ketchum misses with the combination.
Thing doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ketchum counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thing forces Ketchum back against the cage and clinches.
Thing tries to pull guard but Ketchum won't allow it.
Thing tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ketchum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ketchum is trying to break the clinch but Thing is controlling him.
Ketchum fails to pull guard.
Thing manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ketchum is one step ahead there.
Thing pushes Ketchum off and gets back to his feet.
Ketchum misses with a wild combination.
Thing drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thing advances position into side control!
Thing is looking to take a break and control but Ketchum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TheBigBlack Thing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thing controls the position.
Thing goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ketchum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thing but great work by Ketchum.
Thing can't do much from the bottom here.
Thing explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thing wants to pass the guard but Ketchum is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thing is just content to waste time from the top position. Ketchum takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ash Ketchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ketchum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ketchum looking for a triangle here. Thing is fighting it but it looks tight! Ketchum pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thing is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ash Ketchum!
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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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