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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Jaquier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Karpanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Jaquier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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179 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Jaquier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Karpanov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karpanov tries to clinch but Jaquier is having none of it.
Jaquier stuffs the takedown attempt from Karpanov. Karpanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jaquier as he avoids it easily.
Karpanov has a takedown stuffed.
Francis Jaquier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Karpanov.
Karpanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaquier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karpanov.
Karpanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karpanov.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier defending well as Karpanov loads up on a big left hand.
Karpanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaquier as he jumps to the side.
Jaquier avoids a kick to the body.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaquier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Karpanov tries to clinch but Jaquier moves out of range.
Karpanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaquier is just out of range.
Karpanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaquier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karpanov has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
Jaquier misses with a head kick.
Karpanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaquier circles away.
No luck for Karpanov with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karpanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jaquier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaquier wants it to stay on the feet.
Karpanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jaquier swivels and escapes.
Jaquier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karpanov.
Jaquier throws a head kick but Karpanov moves out of range.
Jaquier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dmitri Karpanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaquier lands a head kick. Karpanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karpanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karpanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaquier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Jaquier dominated that round.
That's time! Jaquier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Karpanov moves out of range easily.
Karpanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jaquier avoids it really well and circles away.
Karpanov wants to clinch up but Jaquier keeps it at a distance.
Jaquier throws a head kick that Karpanov semi-blocks.
Jaquier could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaquier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karpanov.
Jaquier tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis Jaquier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpanov closes the distance and clinches up with Jaquier, looking for a takedown. Karpanov pushes Jaquier against the cage but Jaquier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francis Jaquier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Karpanov.
Jaquier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karpanov is looking to land body kicks.
Karpanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Dmitri Karpanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaquier is fending him off so far but Karpanov persists. Nope, Jaquier circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Karpanov misses
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov wants to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jaquier lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karpanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaquier.
Karpanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Karpanov moves out of range easily.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov wants to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a big head kick but Karpanov shrugs it off.
Jaquier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov wants to clinch but Jaquier slips to the side
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jaquier lands with a slapping head kick.
Karpanov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jaquier is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Karpanov.
Karpanov looks to throw a body kick
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov throws a lazy head kick
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses.
Jaquier lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaquier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Jaquier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Karpanov looks to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses
and Karpanov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaquier's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karpanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jaquier, up you get!
Karpanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jaquier goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov shoots and misses
and Jaquier counters with a big head kick but Karpanov shrugs it off.
Karpanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karpanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaquier throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpanov tries for a takedown but Jaquier circles away easily
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Francis Jaquier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Karpanov.
Karpanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov wants to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a head kick. That will keep Karpanov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Karpanov shoots and misses
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
Jaquier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karpanov.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Karpanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaquier counters with a big head kick but Karpanov shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
Karpanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier misses with a head kick.
Karpanov blocks a head kick by Jaquier.
Jaquier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpanov loads up on a big right hand but Jaquier slips the punch.
Karpanov has his takedown stuffed
and Jaquier counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karpanov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Karpanov tries to clinch
and Jaquier counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karpanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jaquier counters with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jaquier.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpanov avoids the head kick by Jaquier.
Dmitri Karpanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis Jaquier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaquier throws a sloppy head kick and Karpanov moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Jaquier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaquier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Jaquier!
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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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