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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Buchanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buchanan has chosen Secret of Octopus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Martin LaFleche has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin LaFleche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but LaFleche shows good takedown defense.
Buchanan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buchanan wants to clinch.
Buchanan throws a head kick but LaFleche moves out of range.
LaFleche takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from LaFleche.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleche keeps the fight on the outside.
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buchanan shoots in looking for a takedown. LaFleche tries to sprawl out of it but Buchanan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaFleche manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin LaFleche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Buchanan.
LaFleche tries to bum rush Buchanan with a series of wild strikes but Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan checks the leg kick.
Buchanan closes the distance and clinches up with LaFleche, looking for a takedown. Buchanan pushes LaFleche against the cage but LaFleche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buchanan looks gassed!
Jab from LaFleche.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaFleche.
A choreographed right hand from LaFleche misses the target.
Good shot there by LaFleche.
Buchanan thows a leg kick but LaFleche checks it
and LaFleche counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaFleche.
LaFleche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buchanan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaFleche is working Buchanan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buchanan looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaFleche is one step ahead there.
LaFleche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buchanan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaFleche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buchanan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaFleche with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaFleche works a leg free and moves into half guard.
LaFleche uses his free foot to push down on Buchanan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buchanan.
LaFleche lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buchanan hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buchanan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaFleche landing shots from mount.
LaFleche putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Buchanan is rocked!
LaFleche with the ground and pound from mount.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can LaFleche finish him?
Buchanan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Buchanan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Buchanan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buchanan is trying to stand up.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan regains half guard.
Buchanan wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan gets full guard.
Buchanan lands a decent punch to the body there.
LaFleche preventing the sweep.
LaFleche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buchanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Buchanan, not yet.
Buchanan keeping full guard, as LaFleche tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buchanan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LaFleche counters with a takedown into side control.
Buchanan manages to get back to half guard.
Buchanan wants to get back to full guard.
LaFleche passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buchanan is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche lands with some strikes.
Buchanan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
LaFleche dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Ray Buchanan has been cut.
LaFleche 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFleche working for a guillotine from mount but Buchanan is in no mood to give up.
LaFleche with shots to the head and body - Buchanan looks very uncomfortable down there.
LaFleche landing strikes from the mount.
Buchanan is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaFleche landing strikes from the mount and Buchanan is in trouble!
Buchanan is bucking up trying to escape but LaFleche cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
LaFleche connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That has opened up Ray Buchanan's cut even more.
LaFleche looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin LaFleche dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Buchanan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LaFleche closes the distance looking for a takedown. Buchanan stuffs it but LaFleche still has hold of him. LaFleche picks Buchanan up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. LaFleche slams Buchanan to the floor and that's really hurt Buchanan - he doesn't know where he is! LaFleche throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin LaFleche!
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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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