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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Guillaume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Huy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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177 cm
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190 lbs
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182 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Guillaume! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zhang Huy! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Huy wants to slow Guillaume down by chopping away at his legs. Danga de danga de dang - Huy scores with a four punch combination! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Huy checks a leg kick. Guillaume throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huy. Huy fails with the takedown. Huy wants to clinch up but Guillaume keeps it at a distance. Huy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guillaume tries to avoid it but Huy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guillaume to the ground. Guillaume escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Guillaume tries to clinch there but Huy circles away.
Huy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guillaume looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Guillaume tries to buck Huy off but Huy is having none of it. Guillaume can't do much from the bottom here. Guillaume is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huy trying to control the pace. Guillaume is refusing to be controlled, as Huy sits in half guard. Guillaume wants to get back to full guard. Guillaume is staying active underneath Huy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Huy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Guillaume avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huy. Huy stalling.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Guillaume misses with a series of wild punches.
Guillaume throws a sloppy head kick and Huy moves out of range easily. Guillaume avoids the head kick by Huy.
Nice sprawl there from Huy as Guillaume shoots in. Zhang Huy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by Huy as he connects with a hook. Huy lands a jab-cross combination. Guillaume wants to clinch but Huy slips to the side and Huy counters with a nice body shot. Guillaume stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Huy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guillaume moves in looking to clinch but Huy pushes him off. Huy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Guillaume is looking for a sweep. Huy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Huy controlling the pace. Huy is keen to just control but Guillaume is a slippery customer. Huy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Guillaume is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huy jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Guillaume can't do much from the bottom here. Guillaume is looking to regain half guard here but Huy keeps moving and retains side control. Guillaume is breathing heavily. Huy tries to advance to mount but Guillaume denies him. Guillaume is not content to let Huy control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Huy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huy checks a leg kick. Huy tries for a takedown but Guillaume circles away easily and Guillaume counters with a head kick. That will keep Huy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Huy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huy lands in his opponent's guard. Guillaume avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Huy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Guillaume has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huy wants to control from the top but Guillaume keeps moving. Huy stands up from Guillaume's guard - Huy perhaps looking for a knockout. Huy is breathing heavily. Guillaume tries to clinch but Huy moves out of range. Huy blocks a head kick by Guillaume.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Huy has a takedown stuffed. Huy throws a series of punches but Guillaume moves out of range. Guillaume misses with a series of wild punches.
Huy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guillaume misses with the combination.
Huy tries to clinch there but Guillaume circles away.
Huy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Guillaume is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huy pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Huy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Guillaume is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Well, if Huy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Guillaume punching from the bottom.
Huy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Guillaume trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guillaume makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guillaume. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Huy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Huy shoots for a takedown but Guillaume saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Huy moves in looking to clinch but Guillaume pushes him off. Huy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Huy clinches up with Guillaume and pushes him back against the cage. Guillaume is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Huy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guillaume is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Guillaume tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Huy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guillaume's efforts to push away. Huy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guillaume's efforts to push away. Huy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Guillaume prevents Huy from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huy tries to pull guard but Guillaume holds him up against the cage and eventually Huy drops back down to his feet.
Luc Guillaume has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Huy. Guillaume wants to get back to striking at distance but Huy won't allow it.
Huy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Huy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Guillaume regains guard immediately. Huy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Guillaume is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guillaume keeping moving, preventing Huy from controlling successfully. Huy stopping the sweep attempt from Guillaume.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guillaume, up you get! Guillaume defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huy. Guillaume throws out a leg kick but Huy moves out of range and Guillaume only half commits. Guillaume tries to bum rush Huy with a series of wild strikes but Huy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Huy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Guillaume throws a series of punches but Huy moves out of range. Guillaume on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Guillaume throws the kick towards the body but Huy avoids it. Guillaume drives through and clinches with Huy against the cage.
Guillaume manages to break the clinch.
Huy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Huy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Huy tries to control but Guillaume wriggling away. Guillaume is desperately trying to improve his position but Huy has a good base and remains in mount. Guillaume is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. A nice elbow there by Huy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Huy landing punches. Guillaume is looking to get to half guard. Huy looking to control and managing it successfully. A nice elbow there by Huy. Luc Guillaume has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Guillaume is looking to get to half guard. Huy controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Zhang Huy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Huy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Huy!
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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
30% |
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