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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Bridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Slaughterhouse-Wack MC's. Jonny Bridge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 cm
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Stout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Bridge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stout keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonny Bridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stout closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bridge circles away.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bridge tries to avoid it but Stout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bridge to the ground. Bridge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bridge misses with an uppercut.
Bridge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridge is looking to chop away at Stout's legs.
Bridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jonny Bridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Stout blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bridge. That's going to slow Stout down.
Stout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stout shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stout showed some decent athleticism there.
Stout is looking to take a break and control but Bridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stout really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stout is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bridge tries to roll over but Stout keeps him under control.
Bridge wants to get back to his feet.
Bridge keeping control of the position.
Stout throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stout shoots in for a double leg but Bridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stout is breathing heavily.
Bridge moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bridge.
Bridge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bridge is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stout ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stout no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stout swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stout looking to control.
Bridge is looking to stand up but Stout won't let him.
Bridge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bridge controlling from the top position.
Bridge won't allow Stout to sweep him here.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Bridge from controlling successfully.
Bridge tries to stand but Stout is controlling from the bottom.
Stout being controlled here, momentarily.
Stout wants to sweep here but Bridge controlling him for the moment.
Stout has his foot on Bridge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bridge works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bridge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stout tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bridge tries to clinch but Stout moves out of range.
Bridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stout will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout misses with a takedown attempt - Bridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bridge misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Stout or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridge which made him look bad.
Stout shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stout is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bridge is just riding it out for now. Stout eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bridge is trying to stand back up but Stout is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout trying to advance position but Bridge counters by regaining guard.
Bridge is trying to control the position but Stout postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridge wants to stand but Stout is controlling the position.
Bridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stout's guard.
Stout looking for a guillotine here but Bridge defends easily.
Bridge stays in close to Stout's body and controls the position.
Stout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bridge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stout looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stout kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bridge tries to stand but Stout is controlling from the bottom.
Stout working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bridge has passed into half guard!
Bridge wants to pass to mount but Stout is defending the position.
Stout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bridge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stout. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stout works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bridge is posturing up here but Stout has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bridge tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bridge has to tap! Slick submission there by Stout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Stout!
Edward Stout retains his middleweight title!
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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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