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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Horwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Horwick looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Horwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horwick under the eye.
Horwick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Horwick's half guard.
It looks like Armstrong is going to stand back up.
Armstrong misses with a head shot. Horwick uses the momentum to regain guard.
Horwick pulls Armstrong in close to prevent any damage.
Horwick trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horwick is on top in guard.
Horwick preventing the sweep.
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.
Horwick stops Armstrong from standing up.
Horwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Horwick just wasn't active enough.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Horwick moves out of range of the body kick from Armstrong.
Horwick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyler Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Horwick with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horwick finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Horwick has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horwick is breathing heavily.
Armstrong misses with a combination
and Horwick counters with a single leg into guard. Armstrong didn't expect that.
Armstrong 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.
Horwick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horwick being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Horwick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Horwick just wasn't active enough.
Horwick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horwick wants to clinch.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horwick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Horwick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Armstrong is looking to slow Horwick down with leg kicks.
Horwick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horwick keeps Armstrong at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horwick circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Horwick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Horwick counters with a takedown into side control.
Horwick trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
Horwick controlling the position.
Armstrong wants to control but Horwick postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Horwick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Horwick tries to move to full mount but Armstrong actually manages to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horwick wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong is looking to control Horwick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
Horwick wants to stand but Armstrong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horwick.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horwick circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Horwick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horwick.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy right hand. Horwick should have avoided that one.
Horwick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Horwick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a push kick.
Armstrong misses with a combination
and Horwick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horwick looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Horwick dominated that second round.
That's time! Horwick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horwick moves into the clinch.
Armstrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horwick walks away with a smile on his face. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horwick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Armstrong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horwick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horwick pinned against the cage. Horwick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horwick circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a good cross that connects.
Armstrong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horwick. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong looks to land a combination. Horwick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armstrong is looking to slow Horwick down with leg kicks.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Armstrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horwick backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horwick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horwick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong counters by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.
Armstrong wants a takedown.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong scores with the left hand. Horwick knows he should have avoided that one.
Horwick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Horwick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horwick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Armstrong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horwick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Armstrong. No joy for Horwick on that attempt.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Horwick ducks under and follows up with a left that Horwick also avoids with ease.
Horwick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Horwick ducks under and follows up with a left that Horwick also avoids with ease.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Armstrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horwick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong working the body and head with strikes.
Armstrong is chipping away with strikes.
Jack Horwick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ground and pound from Armstrong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Armstrong crashes against the mat.
Armstrong looks up at the clock and then as Horwick takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Armstrong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tyler Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Horwick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horwick is looking to regain half guard here but Armstrong keeps moving and retains side control.
Horwick trying to control but Armstrong flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horwick trying to control but not successfully.
Jack Horwick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong throwing damaging strikes from the back! Horwick could be in trouble here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horwick 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Horwick!
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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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