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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arg Fight Club (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Pleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Arg Fight Club!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Pleman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight Club gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pleman.
Pleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fight Club keeping moving, preventing Pleman from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gray Pleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pleman with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pleman working for a guillotine from mount but Fight Club is in no mood to give up.
Pleman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fight Club keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pleman looking to control but Fight Club is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pleman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fight Club doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pleman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fight Club!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fight Club because Pleman loaded up on that one.
Fight Club keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pleman content just to control the position here.
Fight Club is working to get back to half guard.
Pleman trying to control but Fight Club is having none of it.
Pleman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fight Club is now in Pleman's guard. A big mistake from Pleman there, giving up the dominant position!
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fight Club controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gray Pleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pleman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fight Club!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Pleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fight Club enables Pleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fight Club manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fight Club is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pleman has gone for a leg lock! Fight Club slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pleman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fight Club trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight Club pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pleman is keeping the position for now.
Pleman wants to stand but Fight Club is controlling the position.
Pleman keeping moving, preventing Fight Club from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pleman keeping full guard, as Fight Club tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pleman pushes Fight Club off and gets back to his feet.
Fight Club tries to clinch but Pleman moves away
and Pleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pleman gets a takedown into half guard.
Fight Club is refusing to be controlled, as Pleman sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight Club is looking to improve his position.
Pleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Pleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fight Club wants to get back to full guard.
Pleman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pleman is trying to work for a kimura but Fight Club is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pleman is thwarting Fight Club's attempts to control the position.
Fight Club wants to get back to full guard but Pleman has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fight Club knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Pleman 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.
Pleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pleman lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fight Club keeping full guard, as Pleman tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleman trying to control but Fight Club is working from the bottom.
Pleman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fight Club kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pleman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fight Club wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Fight Club keeping full guard, as Pleman tries to pass.
Pleman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fight Club is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fight Club is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pleman, into his guard.
Gray Pleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pleman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight Club has his takedown stuffed
and Pleman counters with a right hand to the body.
Fight Club tries for a takedown but Pleman circles away easily
and Pleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pleman controlling the pace.
Pleman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fight Club is just riding it out for now. Pleman eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pleman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Pleman really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fight Club gets caught flat footed, as Pleman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleman trying to control but Fight Club is working from the bottom.
Pleman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fight Club is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fight Club has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight Club trying to control but Pleman is working from the bottom.
Fight Club sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two 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.
Fight Club stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fight Club with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleman is working for a submission of some sort.
Pleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fight Club is looking to improve his position.
Pleman trying to control the action but Fight Club is working from the bottom.
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.
Pleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fight Club doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pleman.
Pleman seems to be working for a kimura but Fight Club defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fight Club wants to control but Pleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Pleman dominated that fourth round.
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!
Pleman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fight Club tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pleman is in Fight Club's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Fight Club is retaining full guard.
Pleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fight Club dives on top into guard.
Fight Club stops Pleman from standing up.
Fight Club has gone for a leg lock! Pleman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fight Club's guard.
Pleman trying to control but Fight Club is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight Club keeping full guard, as Pleman tries to pass.
Pleman trying to control but Fight Club is working from the bottom.
Pleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fight Club dives on top into guard.
Fight Club prevents Pleman from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fight Club stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fight Club has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fight Club trying to move into half guard but instead Pleman has managed to sweep!
Pleman trying to control but Fight Club is working from the bottom.
Pleman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fight Club dives on top into guard.
Fight Club stops Pleman from standing up.
Gray Pleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fight Club trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fight Club looking to sit in guard and control but Pleman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pleman stands and throws Fight Club's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fight Club tries to improve position but can't.
Pleman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fight Club rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pleman's guard! Nice work there by Fight Club!
Pleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gray Pleman.
Well Pleman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Pleman!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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