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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jae Darkwaters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkwaters comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I have become - 3 days grace. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Darkwaters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Decker!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkwaters slips a jab and a cross from Decker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Darkwaters.
Danga de danga de dang - Decker scores with a four punch combination!
Decker slaps away a takedown attempt from Darkwaters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darkwaters wants to clinch up but Decker keeps it at a distance.
Jae Darkwaters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkwaters wants to clinch up but Decker keeps it at a distance.
Darkwaters gets a takedown into half guard.
Decker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decker has hold of Darkwaters's hands but Darkwaters slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Darkwaters seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Darkwaters winds up and cracks Decker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Decker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Darkwaters has managed to clinch.
Darkwaters decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkwaters wants to sweep but no luck.
Decker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darkwaters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Darkwaters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decker works over Darkwaters with some ground and pound from guard.
Darkwaters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darkwaters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Decker with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkwaters has momentary wrist control but Decker slips an elbow through the middle.
Darkwaters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darkwaters is breathing heavily.
Decker preventing the sweep.
Decker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkwaters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Darkwaters goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Decker is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decker stopping the sweep attempt from Darkwaters.
Decker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darkwaters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darkwaters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decker manages to get himself to full guard.
Decker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkwaters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Darkwaters scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters postures up and lands a big shot to Decker's brow.
Decker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Darkwaters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkwaters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Decker but Decker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Darkwaters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darkwaters tries to close the distance and clinch but Decker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darkwaters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darkwaters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Decker sprawls well initially but Darkwaters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Darkwaters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Darkwaters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darkwaters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Decker can't keep his opponent in guard - Darkwaters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Decker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Decker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters is working for a submission of some sort.
Darkwaters throws a strike but Decker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Decker is looking to stand up but Darkwaters isn't so interested in that idea.
Darkwaters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darkwaters trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Decker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Darkwaters is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decker defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Darkwaters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Decker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darkwaters tries to clinch there but Decker circles away.
Darkwaters misses with a double jab
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Darkwaters has a takedown stuffed.
Decker misses with a series of wild punches.
Decker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkwaters circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Darkwaters closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darkwaters lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darkwaters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Decker's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkwaters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkwaters postures up in Decker's guard and throws a big left but Decker blocks it.
Decker wants to stand but Darkwaters is controlling the position.
Decker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Decker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Darkwaters has Decker in his guard.
Darkwaters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Decker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darkwaters has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darkwaters wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darkwaters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Decker postures up in Darkwaters's guard and throws a big left but Darkwaters blocks it.
Decker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkwaters looking to control.
Decker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Decker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Darkwaters misses.
Decker throws a nice looking combination but Darkwaters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darkwaters shoots in for a takedown but Decker shows good takedown defense.
Darkwaters tries to clinch up but Decker circles away and keeps his distance.
Decker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Decker.
Darkwaters is looking to clinch.
Decker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darkwaters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Darkwaters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters clinches with his opponent.
Decker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Darkwaters is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Decker to the mat. Decker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Decker wants to stand but Darkwaters is controlling the position.
Darkwaters passes Decker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darkwaters is keen to just control but Decker is a slippery customer.
Darkwaters winds up and cracks Decker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Darkwaters drops an elbow to the side of Decker's head.
Decker is looking to escape.
Darkwaters is looking to advance position but Decker won't allow it.
Decker wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters uses his free foot to push down on Decker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Decker.
Decker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Darkwaters scoring with strikes but Decker is staying in there.
Darkwaters scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Darkwaters landing shots from mount.
Decker is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Decker is in a horrible position here. Darkwaters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Darkwaters with shots to the head and body - Decker looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Darkwaters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Decker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Darkwaters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Decker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darkwaters somewhat.
Darkwaters fails to land the takedown.
Decker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Decker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darkwaters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darkwaters moves away.
Darkwaters doesn't manage to clinch there - Decker circles away.
Decker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Decker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Darkwaters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkwaters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decker throws a right and a left that Darkwaters avoids nicely.
Decker throws a series of punches but Darkwaters avoids them all with ease.
Decker leaves Darkwaters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darkwaters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decker throws a one two combo.
Decker misses with a double jab.
Decker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decker misses with the combination.
Darkwaters moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Darkwaters throws a predictable looking body shot
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darkwaters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decker keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkwaters fails with a takedown attempt.
Decker lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Decker tries to bum rush Darkwaters with a series of wild strikes but Darkwaters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Decker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darkwaters is defended easily by Decker.
Decker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Decker duly obliges.
Decker misses with a few strikes there.
Darkwaters misses with a takedown attempt
and Decker counters with a straight right hand.
Darkwaters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decker.
Decker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Darkwaters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Darkwaters takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters is trying to drag Decker to the mat but Decker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darkwaters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Decker can't break the clinch.
Decker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darkwaters has Decker pressed against the cage, preventing Decker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darkwaters presses Decker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darkwaters keeps control of Decker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Decker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Decker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Decker is trying to break the clinch but Darkwaters has him pressed against the cage.
Darkwaters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Decker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Decker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Darkwaters has him pressed against the cage.
Darkwaters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Decker has had enough of the clinch but Darkwaters keeps him there for the moment.
Decker is looking to break free of the clinch but Darkwaters has double underhooks.
Decker is trying to force a seperation but Darkwaters has the dominant position.
Decker tries to circle away but Darkwaters has him pinned against the cage.
Darkwaters tries a knee to the head but Decker blocks it.
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.
Decker can't break the clinch.
Decker wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkwaters won't allow it.
Decker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darkwaters decides to pull guard.
Decker lands a couple of digs.
Decker postures up in Darkwaters's guard and throws a big left but Darkwaters blocks it.
Darkwaters looking for a guillotine here but Decker defends easily.
Decker stopping the sweep attempt from Darkwaters.
Decker distracts Darkwaters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Decker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darkwaters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darkwaters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexander Decker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkwaters wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Decker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Darkwaters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Darkwaters!
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energy
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